⁶ For to this ^(A)the gospel has been ^[a]proclaimed even to those who are now dead, so that though they were judged in the flesh as men, they live in the spirit according to the will of God.

^7 (B)The end of all things is at hand; therefore, ^(C)be of sound thinking and sober spirit for the purpose of ^[b]prayer. ⁸ Above all, ^(D)keep fervent in your love for one another, because ^(E)love covers a multitude of sins.