⁷But ^ythe end of all things is at hand: ^zbe ye therefore sober, and ^awatch ^bunto prayer. ⁸And above all things ^chave ^dfervent charity among yourselves: ^efor ^fcharity ^||shall cover the multitude of sins.

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ySo Matt. 24:14. See Rom. 13:11.
zSee Tit. 2:6.
aSee ch. 1:13.
bSo Matt. 26:41. Luke 21:36.
cSee John 13:34.
dSee Acts 12:5. So ch. 1:22.
eSo Col. 3:14.
fCited generally from Prov. 10:12. Comp. 1 Cor. 13:7. James 5:20.
||Or, will.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The end of all things is near; therefore, be alert and sober-minded for prayer. Above all, maintain constant love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins.

NLTNew Living Translation

The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Now the end of all things draws near. Therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for your prayers. Above all, keep your love for one another constant, because love covers a large number of sins.