1 Peter 4:7-13

7The end of everything is near. Therefore, practice self-control, and keep your minds clear so that you can pray.

8Above all, love each other warmly, because love covers many sins.

9Welcome each other as guests without complaining.

10Each of you as a good manager must use the gift that God has given you to serve others.

11Whoever speaks must speak God’s words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength God supplies so that in every way God receives glory through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ forever and ever! Amen.

12Dear friends, don’t be surprised by the fiery troubles that are coming in order to test you. Don’t feel as though something strange is happening to you,

13but be happy as you share Christ’s sufferings. Then you will also be full of joy when he appears again in his glory.