5. but they will give account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6. For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God.
7. The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.
8. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.
9. Be hospitable to one another without complaint.
10. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
11. Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
12. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you;