²³ gentleness and self-control.^(A) Against such things there is no law.^(B)

⁶ So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep,^(A) but let us be awake^(B) and sober.^(C)

⁷ The end of all things is near.^(A) Therefore be alert and of sober mind^(B) so that you may pray.

⁸ Be alert and of sober mind.^(A) Your enemy the devil prowls around^(B) like a roaring lion^(C) looking for someone to devour.

⁶ and to knowledge, self-control;^(A) and to self-control, perseverance;^(B) and to perseverance, godliness;^(C)