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Gird up (ἀναζωσάμενοι)
Lit., having girded up. Used here only. The metaphor is suggested by the girding up of the loose eastern robes preparatory to running or other exertion. Perhaps recalling the words of Christ, Luk 12:35. Christ's call is a call to active service. There is a fitness in the figure as addressed to sojourners and pilgrims (1Pe 1:1; 1Pe 2:11), who must be always ready to move.
Mind (διανοίας)
See on Mar 12:30.
Be sober (νήφοντες)
Lit., being sober. Primarily, in a physical sense, as opposed to excess in drink, but passing into the general sense of self-control and equanimity.
Hope to the end (τελείως ἐλπίσατε)
Better, as Rev., set your hope perfectly: wholly and unchangeably; without doubt or despondency.
That is to be brought (τὴν φερομένην)
Lit., which is being brought, as Rev., in margin. The object of hope is already on the way.