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But remember that they will have to face God, who stands ready to judge everyone, both the living and the dead. That is why the Good News was preached to those who are now dead[a]—so although they were destined to die like all people,[b] they now live forever with God in the Spirit.[c]

The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:6a Greek preached even to the dead.
  2. 4:6b Or so although people had judged them worthy of death.
  3. 4:6c Or in spirit.

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