1 Peter 4:5-7

The Voice

⁵ Someday they, too, will have to give an account of themselves to the One who judges the living and the dead. ⁶ (This is why the good news had to be brought to those who are dead so that although they are judged in the flesh, they might live in the spirit in the way that pleases God.)

⁷ We are coming to the end of all things, so be serious and keep your wits about you in order to pray more forcefully.