7 The end of everything has come. Therefore, be self-controlled and clearheaded so you can pray.
8 Above all, show sincere love to each other, because love brings about the forgiveness of many sins.
9 Open your homes to each other without complaining.
10 And serve each other according to the gift each person has received, as good managers of God’s diverse gifts.
11 Whoever speaks should do so as those who speak God’s word. Whoever serves should do so from the strength that God furnishes. Do this so that in everything God may be honored through Jesus Christ. To him be honor and power forever and always. Amen.
12 Dear friends, don’t be surprised about the fiery trials that have come among you to test you. These are not strange happenings.
13 Instead, rejoice as you share Christ’s suffering. You share his suffering now so that you may also have overwhelming joy when his glory is revealed.