6For this was the reason why the good news of Jesus was given even to the dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but might be living before God in the spirit.
7But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;
8And most of all be warm in your love for one another; because in love there is forgiveness for sins without number:
10Making distribution among one another of whatever has been given to you, like true servants of the unmeasured grace of God;
11If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glory and the power for ever.
12Dear brothers, do not be surprised, as if it was something strange, if your faith is tested as by fire: