⁵ They^[a] will give an account to the one who is ready to judge the living and the dead. ⁶ Because for this reason also the gospel was preached to those who are dead, so that they were judged by human standards^[b] in the flesh, but they may live in the spirit by God’s standards^[c].

Serving to the Glory of God

⁷ Now the end of all things draws near. Therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for your prayers.