1 Peter 4:5-7

Christian Standard Bible

⁵ They will give an account to the one who stands ready to judge the living and the dead.^{(A) 6} For this reason the gospel was also preached to those who are now dead,^[a](B) so that, although they might be judged in the flesh according to human standards,^(C) they might live^(D) in the spirit according to God’s standards.

End-Time Ethics

⁷ The end of all things is near;^(E) therefore, be alert and sober-minded^(F) for prayer.