World English Bible
1 Peter 4:6
“For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.”
Verse in context — 1 Peter 4
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They think it is strange that you don't run with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming:
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who will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
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For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.
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But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
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And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.