1 Peter 1:13

Translations

Modern

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Traditional

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

Literal

Therefore having girded up the loins of your mind, being sober, hope completely upon the grace being brought to you in the revelation of Jesus Christ,

Latin

Propter quod succincti lumbos mentis vestræ, sobrii, perfecte sperate in eam, quæ offertur vobis, gratiam, in revelationem Jesu Christi:

Original

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English

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Notes

1 Peter 1:13

prepare your minds for action (literally gird the loins of your mind): In Peter’s time, a man had to tuck the hem of his long robe into his belt before he could work or run.

1 Peter 1:13–21

New birth and the hope of salvation call Christians to live as God’s people. They must turn away from the values of the world and follow the holiness of God, who redeemed them.

Theme notes and profiles

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1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
Hebrews 9:28
…so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.
1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
1 John 3:3
And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.
Titus 2:11–13
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
Luke 21:34–35
But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
1 Thessalonians 5:6–8
So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
Ephesians 6:14
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
1 Corinthians 1:7
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Parallels

Hebrews 12:14–17

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Christ Loins Peter, First Letter of Soul

Topics

Actions Being a Soldier Being Sober Being Spiritually Awake Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Grace: Special Manifestation of, at the Second Coming of Christ Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Hope: Saints: should Continue In Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Power of the Mind Renewing your Mind Sober-mindedness Sobriety: Commanded Sound Mind Taking Action The Mind of Christ The Second Coming of Christ: Called The: Revelation of Jesus Christ Typical Nature of Paschal Lamb: Eaten with the Loins Girt Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Wise Decisions

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