Rom 13:11, 1Pe 4:7, 2Pe 3:8-9 | ISV | STEP | Live in the Light of Christ's Return This is necessary because you know the times—that it's time for you to wake up from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we became believers.

Romans 13:11

11 Live in the Light of Christ's ReturnThis is necessary because you know the times—that it's time for you to wake up from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we became believers.1Cor 15:34; Eph 5:14; 1Thes 5:5-6

1 Peter 4:7

7 The end of everything is near; so be sensible and clear-headed for the sake of your prayers.Matt 24:13-14; 26:41; Luke 21:34; Rom 13:12; Phil 4:5; Col 4:2; Heb 10:25; James 5:8; 1Pet 1:13; 5:8; 2Pet 3:9, 11; 1John 2:18

2 Peter 3:8-9

8 Don't forget this fact, dear friends: With the Lord a single day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a single day.Ps 90:4 9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants ^{▼▼The Gk. lacks wants} everyone to come to repentance.Isa 30:18; Ezek 18:23, 32; 33:11; Hab 2:3; Rom 2:4; 1Tim 2:4; Heb 10:37; 1Pet 3:20; 2Pet 3:15