Verse of the Day

　　

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.

The Message

Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer.

New King James Version

But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

New Living Translation

The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on 1 Peter 4:7-11

(Read 1 Peter 4:7-11)

　　The destruction of the Jewish church and nation, foretold by our Saviour, was very near. And the speedy approach of death and judgment concerns all, to which these words naturally lead our minds. Our approaching end, is a powerful argument to make us sober in all worldly matters, and earnest in religion. There are so many things amiss in all, that unless love covers, excuses, and forgives in others, the mistakes and faults for which every one needs the forbearance of others, Satan will prevail to stir up divisions and discords. But we are not to suppose that charity will cover or make amends for the sins of those who exercise it, so as to induce God to forgive them. The nature of a Christian's work, which is high work and hard work, the goodness of the Master, and the excellence of the reward, all require that our endeavours should be serious and earnest. And in all the duties and services of life, we should aim at the glory of God as our chief end. He is a miserable, unsettled wretch, who cleaves to himself, and forgets God; is only perplexed about his credit, and gain, and base ends, which are often broken, and which, when he attains, both he and they must shortly perish together. But he who has given up himself and his all to God, may say confidently that the Lord is his portion; and nothing but glory through Christ Jesus, is solid and lasting; that abideth for ever.

　　

1 Peter 4:7 In-Context

5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

　　6 For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, 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.

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

　　8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

　　9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.