1 Peter 4:7-11
Holman Christian Standard Bible
End-Time Ethics
7 Now the end of all things is near;(A) therefore, be serious and disciplined(B) for prayer. 8 Above all, maintain an intense love(C) for each other, since love covers a multitude of sins.(D)[a] 9 Be hospitable(E) to one another without complaining. 10 Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others,(F) as good managers of the varied grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides,(G) so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
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1 Peter 4:7-11
Lexham English Bible
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. 8 Above all, keep[a] your love for one another constant, because love covers a large number of sins. 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaining. 10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it for serving one another, as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let it be as the oracles of God; if anyone serves, let it be as by the strength that God provides, so that in all things God will be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the power forever and ever[b]. Amen.
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- 1 Peter 4:8 Literally “having”
- 1 Peter 4:11 Literally “for the ages of the ages”
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