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1 Peter 4:6-8
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1 Peter 4:6-8
American Standard Version
6 For unto this end [a]was the gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto [b]prayer: 8 above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:
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- 1 Peter 4:6 Or, were the good tidings preached
- 1 Peter 4:7 Greek prayers.
1 Peter 4:6-8
New International Version
1 Peter 4:6-8
New International Version
6 For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead,(A) 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.(B) Therefore be alert and of sober mind(C) so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply,(D) because love covers over a multitude of sins.(E)
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