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1 Peter 4:6-8
New International Version
1 Peter 4:6-8
New International Version
6 For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead,(A) so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.
7 The end of all things is near.(B) Therefore be alert and of sober mind(C) so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply,(D) because love covers over a multitude of sins.(E)
1 Peter 4:6-8
King James Version
1 Peter 4:6-8
King James Version
6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
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1 Peter 4:6-8
English Standard Version
1 Peter 4:6-8
English Standard Version
6 For this is why (A)the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.
7 (B)The end of all things is at hand; therefore (C)be self-controlled and sober-minded (D)for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since (E)love covers a multitude of sins.
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1 Peter 4:6-8
New American Standard Bible
1 Peter 4:6-8
New American Standard Bible
6 For (A)the gospel has for this purpose been [a]preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as people, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God.
7 (B)The end of all things [b]is near; therefore, (C)be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of [c]prayer. 8 Above all, (D)keep fervent in your love for one another, because (E)love covers a multitude of sins.
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- 1 Peter 4:6 I.e., preached in their lifetimes
- 1 Peter 4:7 Lit has come near
- 1 Peter 4:7 Lit prayers
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