1 Peter 4:7 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

And of all things the end hath come nigh; be sober-minded, then, and watch unto the prayers,

English ASV

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:

English Amplified

But the end and culmination of all things has now come near; keep sound minded and self-restrained and alert therefore for [the practice of] prayer.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

But the end and culmination of all things has now come near; keep sound minded and self-restrained and alert therefore for [the practice of] prayer.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

The end of all things is near; therefore, be alert and sober-minded for prayer.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be watchful unto prayers;

English EASY 2024

All things in this world will soon come to an end. So you must think clearly. Then you will be able to pray in a serious way.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

The time is near when all things will end. So keep your minds clear, and control yourselves. This will help you in your prayers.

The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

The end of all things is near. You must be self-controlled and alert, to be able to pray.

English God's Word - GW 1995

The end of everything is near. Therefore, practice self-control, and keep your minds clear so that you can pray.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Now the end of all things is near; therefore, be clear-headed and disciplined for prayer.

English KJV 1611

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

English LSB

The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be of sound thinking and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

The end of all things is near. Therefore be solemn and sober so you can pray.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

The end of all things is at hand. Therefore, be serious and sober for prayers.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

The end of all things is near. So keep a clear mind. Control yourselves. Then you can pray.

English NIV

The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.

English NKJ 1982

But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

English NLT

The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Since we are approaching the end of all things, be intentional, purposeful, and self-controlled so that you can be given to prayer.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

The end of all things is at hand; therefore keep sane and sober for your prayers.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore be earnest, thoughtful men of prayer.

English Tyndale 1537

The end of all things is at hand. Be ye therefore discreet, and sober, that ye may be apt to(and watch unto) prayers.

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