1 Peter 4:5-7

International Children’s Bible

⁵ But they will have to explain about what they have done. They must explain to God who is ready to judge the living and the dead. ⁶ The Good News was preached to those who are now dead. By their dying, they were judged like all men. But the Good News was preached to them so that they could live in the spirit as God lives.

Use God’s Gifts Wisely

⁷ The time is near when all things will end. So keep your minds clear, and control yourselves. Then you will be able to pray.