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But they will have to face God to explain what they have done. He is the one who will soon judge everyone—those who are still living and those who have died. Some were told the Good News before they died. They were criticized by others in their life here on earth. But it was God’s plan that they hear the Good News so that they could have a new life through the Spirit.[a]

Be Good Managers of God’s Gifts

The time is near when all things will end. So keep your minds clear, and control yourselves. This will help you in your prayers.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 4:6 through the Spirit Or “in the spirit,” meaning in the spiritual or heavenly realm.

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