1 Peter 4:7

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Summary

1 Peter 4:7

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

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General references

Matthew 25:13

Mark 13:33

Hebrews 13:14

Bible References

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Therefore concentrate your minds, with the strictest self-control, and fix your hopes on the blessing that is coming for you at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.

Therefore let us not sleep as others do. No, let us be watchful and self-controlled.

leading us to renounce irreligious ways and worldly ambitions, and to live discreet, upright, and religious lives here in this present world,

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Again, those of you who are married men should live considerately with their wives, showing due regard to their sex, as weaker than their own, and not forgetting that they share with you in the gift of Life. Then you will be able to pray without hindrance.

Therefore watch; for you cannot be sure on what day your Master is coming.

Therefore watch, since you know neither the Day nor the Hour.

"I am sad at heart," he said, "sad even to death; wait here and watch with me."

See that you are on the watch; for you do not know when the time will be.

Then he came and found the three Apostles asleep. "Simon," he said to Peter, "are you asleep? Could not you watch for one hour?

Be on your guard lest your minds should ever be dulled by debauches or drunkenness or the anxieties of life, and lest 'That Day' should come suddenly upon you, like a snare.

"Why are you asleep?" he asked them. "Rise and pray, that you may not fall into temptation."

Rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;

Pray in spirit at all times. Be intent upon this, with unwearying perseverance and supplication for all Christ's People- -

Devote yourselves to prayer. Give your whole mind to it, and also offer thanksgiving;

But you, Timothy, must always be temperate. Face hardships; do the work of a Missionary; discharge all the duties of your Office.

('I am coming like a thief! Happy will he be who is on the watch, and keeps his clothing at hand, so that he will not have to walk about unclothed and let men see his nakedness.')

General references

Therefore watch, since you know neither the Day nor the Hour.

See that you are on the watch; for you do not know when the time will be.

for here we have no permanent city, but are looking for the City that is to be.