4. They are surprised that you do not join them in the same excess of wild living, and so they speak evil of you.
5. They will give account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6. For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, so that even though they might be judged according to men in the flesh, they might live according to God in the spirit.
7. The end of all things is near. Therefore be solemn and sober so you can pray.
8. Above all things, have unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.
9. Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
10. As everyone has received a gift, even so serve one another with it, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
11. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone serves, let him serve with the strength that God supplies, so that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen.