Vincent Word Studies - 1 Peter 4:7

Vincent Word Studies - 1 Peter 4:7 - 4:7

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Vincent Word Studies - 1 Peter 4:7 - 4:7

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This Chapter Verse Commentaries:

4:1 - 4:1
4:2 - 4:2
4:3 - 4:3
4:4 - 4:4
4:5 - 4:5
4:7 - 4:7
4:8 - 4:8
4:9 - 4:9
4:10 - 4:10
4:11 - 4:11
4:12 - 4:12
4:13 - 4:13
4:14 - 4:14
4:15 - 4:15
4:16 - 4:16
4:19 - 4:19

Is at hand (ἤγγικεν)

Lit., has come near. The word constantly used of the coming of Christ and his kingdom. See Mat 3:2; Mar 1:15; Luk 10:9; Heb 10:25.

Be ye sober (σωφρονήσατε)

The word is froth σῶς, sound, and φρήν, the mind. Therefore, as Rev., be ye of sound mind. Compare Mar 5:15.

Watch (νήψατε)

See on 1Pe 1:13. The A. V. has followed the Vulgate, vigilate (watch). Rev. is better: be sober.

Unto prayer (εἰς προσευχάς)

Lit., prayers. The plural is used designedly: prayers of all kinds, private or public. Tynd. renders, Be ye discreet and sober, that ye may be apt to prayers. Compare Eph 6:18, “with every kind of prayer, and watching thereunto.”