1 Peter 4:5-7

King James Version

⁵Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

⁶For 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.

⁷But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

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1 Peter 4:5-7

New International Version

⁵But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.^(A) ⁶For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead,^(B) 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.

⁷The end of all things is near.^(C) Therefore be alert and of sober mind^(D) so that you may pray.

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1 Peter 4:5-7

New King James Version

⁵They will give an account to Him who is ready ^(A)to judge the living and the dead. ⁶For this reason ^(B)the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but ^(C)live according to God in the spirit.

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⁷But ^(D)the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

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1 Peter 4:5-7

International Standard Version

⁵They will give an account to the one who is ready to judge the living and the dead. ⁶Indeed, this is why the gospel was proclaimed even to those who have died, so that they could be judged in their mortal flesh like all humans and live in the spiritual realm like God.

⁷Because everything will soon come to an end, be sensible and clear-headed, so you can pray.

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