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Berean Standard Bible

“But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.”

1 Peter 4:5

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Study note

Peter urges believers to live for God's will rather than the desires of the world. Former friends are surprised that they no longer join in their excesses and may speak abusively.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

World English Bible (WEB)

who will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

King James Version (KJV)

Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

American Standard Version (ASV)

who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the living and the dead.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But they will have to give an account of themselves to him who is ready to be the judge of the living and the dead.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

who shall give an account to Him who is ready to judge living and dead,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Los cuales darán cuenta al que está aparejado para juzgar los vivos y los muertos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero ellos tendrán que darle cuentas a Aquel que está preparado para juzgar a los vivos y a los muertos.

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