3. For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the desire of the gentiles, having walked in indecencies, lusts, drunkenness, orgies, wild parties, and abominable idolatries,
4. in which they are surprised that you do not run with them in the same flood of loose behaviour, blaspheming,
5. who shall give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6. For this reason the Good News was also brought to those who are dead, so that, whereas they are judged according to men in the flesh, they might live according to Elohim in the spirit.
7. But the end of all has drawn near. Therefore be sober-minded, and be attentive in the prayers.
8. And above all have fervent love for one another, because love covers a great number of sins.
9. Welcome one another without grumbling.
10. As each one has received a gift, serve one another, as good trustees of the manifold favour of Elohim.