1 Peter 4:7-11

Expanded Bible

Use God’s Gifts Wisely

⁷ The ·time is near when all things will end [^Tend of all things is near]. So ·think clearly [be serious/alert] and ·control [discipline] yourselves so you will be able to pray. ⁸ Most importantly, love each other ·deeply [earnestly], because love ·will cause people to forgive each other for many sins [^Lcovers a multitude of sins; Prov. 10:12; Luke 7:46–47]. ⁹ ·Open your homes [Be hospitable] to each other, without ·complaining [grumbling]. ¹⁰ Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good ·servants [stewards; managers] of God’s various gifts of grace [Rom. 5:15–16; 6:23]. ¹¹ Anyone who speaks should speak ·words from God [or oracles from God; or as one bringing God’s message]. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be ·praised [glorified] through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever [Col. 3:17]. Amen.