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For why for this thing it is preached also to dead men, that they be deemed by men in flesh, and that they live by God in spirit.[a]

For the end of all things shall approach [Forsooth the end of all things shall nigh]. Therefore be ye prudent, and wake ye in prayers;

before all things have ye charity each to other in yourselves always [all-gates] lasting; for charity covereth the multitude of sins.

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  1. 1 Peter 4:6 For why for this thing to dead men it is evangelized also, that they be deemed soothly after men in flesh, but that they live after God in spirit.

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.

The end of all things is near.(B) Therefore be alert and of sober mind(C) so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply,(D) because love covers over a multitude of sins.(E)

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