Verse Comparison: 1 Peter 4:7
American Standard Version
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer:
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
Everything will soon come to an end. So be serious and be sensible enough to pray.
Darby English Version
But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be watchful unto prayers;
Good News Bible
The end of all things is near. You must be self-controlled and alert, to be able to pray.
International Standard Version
The end of everything is near; so be sensible and clear-headed for the sake of your prayers.
King James Version
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
New American Standard Bible
The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober {spirit} for the purpose of prayer.
New International Version
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.
New King James Version
But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The end of all things draws near; therefore, exercise sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.
Young's Literal Translation
And of all things the end hath come nigh; be sober-minded, then, and watch unto the prayers,