⁶ So then, we must not sleep, like the rest, but we must stay awake and be serious.

⁸ But since we belong to the day, we must be serious^(A) and put the armor^(B) of faith and love on our chests, and put on a helmet^(C) of the hope of salvation.

⁵ But as for you, be serious about everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist,^(A) fulfill your ministry.

A Call to Holy Living

¹³ Therefore, with your minds ready for action,^[a](A) be serious^(B) and set your hope^(C) completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation^(D) of Jesus Christ.

End-Time Ethics

⁷ Now the end of all things is near;^(A) therefore, be serious and disciplined^(B) for prayer.