1 Peter 4:7
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.”
τέλος
properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)
προσευχή
prayers
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προσευχή
Prayer, supplication, a place of prayer. Proseuche. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Prayer is not a last resort. It is the first response of the trusting heart.
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νήφω
do sober
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νήφω
To be sober, to be self-controlled, to be alert. Nepho. Be sober-minded be watchful. Spiritual alertness is not anxiety. It is disciplined awareness of the reality of spiritual warfare.
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οὖν
therefore
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οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
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πᾶς
Of all
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πᾶς
All, every, whole, any. Pas. All things work together for good. All authority has been given to Me. All the promises of God are yes in Christ. God thinks in absolutes of blessing.
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ἐγγίζω
has drawn near;
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ἐγγίζω
To draw near, to approach, to come close. Eggizo. The kingdom of heaven has come near. God draws near to those who draw near to Him. The distance closes from both sides.
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σωφρονέω
do be clear-minded
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σωφρονέω
to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate
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