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

Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.

So, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same attitude, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin,

Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

Give a shepherd’s care to God’s flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God’s direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.

For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

For this finds God’s favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.

For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good?