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Berean Standard Bible

“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.”

1 Peter 4:7

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Peter tells his readers that the end of all things is near. This call to alertness is given to encourage holy living, not speculation.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

World English Bible (WEB)

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

King James Version (KJV)

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And of all things the end has come near; be sober-minded, then, and watch unto the prayers,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas el fin de todas las cosas se acerca: sed pues templados, y velad en oración.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ya se acerca el fin de todas las cosas. Por tanto, sean serios y responsables en la oración.

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