1 Peter 4:7
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
The endτέλος
(telos)
5056: an end, a tolla prim. word
of all thingsΠάντων
(pantōn)
3956: all, everya prim. word
is near;ἤγγικεν
(ēngiken)
1448: to make near, refl. to come nearfrom eggus
therefore,οὖν
(oun)
3767: therefore, then, (and) soa prim. word
be of sound judgmentσωφρονήσατε
(sōphronēsate)
4993: to be of sound mind, i.e. to be temperatefrom sóphrón
and soberνήψατε
(nēpsate)
3525: to be sober, to abstain from winea prim. word
[spirit] for the purpose of prayer.προσευχάς
(proseuchas)
4335: prayerfrom proseuchomai


















KJV Lexicon
παντων  adjective - genitive plural neuter
pas  pas:  apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
δε  conjunction
de  deh:  but, and, etc. -- also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
το  definite article - nominative singular neuter
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
τελος  noun - nominative singular neuter
telos  tel'-os:  continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost.
ηγγικεν  verb - perfect active indicative - third person singular
eggizo  eng-id'-zo:  to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach -- approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh.
σωφρονησατε  verb - aorist active middle - second person
sophroneo  so-fron-eh'-o:  to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate -- be in right mind, be sober (minded), soberly.
ουν  conjunction
oun  oon:  (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly -- and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
νηψατε  verb - aorist active middle - second person
nepho  nay'-fo:  to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e. (figuratively) be discreet -- be sober, watch.
εις  preposition
eis  ice:  to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τας  definite article - accusative plural feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
προσευχας  noun - accusative plural feminine
proseuche  pros-yoo-khay':  prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel) -- pray earnestly, prayer.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

King James Bible
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now the end of all things is near; therefore, be serious and disciplined for prayer.

International Standard Version
Because everything will soon come to an end, be sensible and clear-headed, so you can pray.

NET Bible
For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The end of all things has arrived, therefore sober up and wake up to prayer.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The end of everything is near. Therefore, practice self-control, and keep your minds clear so that you can pray.

King James 2000 Bible
But the end of all things is at hand: be therefore sober minded, and watch unto prayer.
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