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1 Peter 4:7–10

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Serving for God’s Glory

7But ethe end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8And above all things have fervent love for one another, for f“love will cover a multitude of sins.” 9gBe hospitable to one another hwithout grumbling. 10iAs each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, jas good stewards of kthe manifold grace of God.

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Cross references

  1. eRom. 13:11; Heb. 9:26; James 5:8, 9; 1 John 2:18
  2. f[Prov. 10:12]; 1 Cor. 13:4; James 5:20
  3. g1 Tim. 3:2; Heb. 13:2
  4. h2 Cor. 9:7
  5. iRom. 12:6–8
  6. jMatt. 24:45; 1 Cor. 4:1, 2
  7. k[1 Cor. 12:4]

In other versions

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. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:

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. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

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. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.

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. Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.

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. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Just as each one has received a gift, use it for serving one another, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.

KJV 1900King James Version

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.