1 Peter 4:7-11

Stewards of God's Grace

⁷ _n The end of all things is at hand; therefore _o be self-controlled and sober-minded _p for the sake of your prayers. ⁸ Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since _q love covers a multitude of sins. ⁹ _r Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. ¹⁰ _s As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, _t as good stewards of God's varied grace: ¹¹ whoever speaks, as one who speaks _u oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves _v by the strength that God supplies - in order that in everything _w God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. _x To him belong glory and _y dominion forever and ever. Amen.

1. Cross References
   James 5:8
   You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Peter 1:13
   Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
   
3. Cross References
   Matthew 26:41
   Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
   Luke 21:36
   But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.
   
4. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 13:5 - 6
   Or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful.
   James 5:20
   Let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
   
5. Cross References
   Hebrews 13:2
   Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
   1 Timothy 3:2
   Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach.
   Titus 1:8
   But hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
   
6. Cross References
   Romans 12:6 - 7
   Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith.
   1 Corinthians 4:7
   For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?
   Matthew 25:15
   To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away.
   
7. Cross References
   Luke 12:42
   And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?
   1 Corinthians 4:1 - 2
   This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
   Titus 1:7
   For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain.
   
8. Cross References
   Acts 7:38
   This is the one who was in the congregation in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him at Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. He received living oracles to give to us.
   Romans 3:2
   Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.
   Hebrews 5:12
   For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food.
   
9. Cross References
   Romans 12:3
   For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
   
10. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 10:31
    So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
    
11. Cross References
    Romans 11:36
    For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
    
12. Cross References
    1 Peter 5:11
    To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
    Jude 1:25
    To the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
    Revelation 1:6
    And made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
    Revelation 5:13
    And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!