1 Peter 4:5-10 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

5. But they will have to answer to God, who judges the living and the dead.

6. The good news has even been preached to the dead, so that after they have been judged for what they have done in this life, their spirits will live with God.

7. Everything will soon come to an end. So be serious and be sensible enough to pray.

8. Most important of all, you must sincerely love each other, because love wipes away many sins.

9. Welcome people into your home and don't grumble about it.

10. Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.

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