¹¹ Now these things were done as an example; and were put down in writing for our teaching, on whom the last days have come.

⁴ Now those things which were put down in writing before our time were for our learning, so that through quiet waiting and through the comfort of the holy Writings we might have hope.

¹⁰ Or has he us in mind? Yes, it was said for us; because it is right for the ploughman to do his ploughing in hope, and for him who is crushing the grain to do his work hoping for a part in the fruits of it.

¹¹ See then that the time has come for you to be awake from sleep: for now is your salvation nearer than when you first had faith.

⁵ Let your gentle behaviour be clear to all men. The Lord is near.

¹⁸ Little children, it is the last hour; and as you were given word that the Antichrist would come, so now a number of Antichrists have come to you; and by this we are certain that it is the last hour.

²³ Now, it was not because of him only that this was said,

²⁹ But I say this, my brothers, the time is short; and from now it will be wise for those who have wives to be as if they had them not;

²⁵ Not giving up our meetings, as is the way of some, but keeping one another strong in faith; and all the more because you see the day coming near.

³⁷ In a very little time he who is coming will come; he will not be slow.