Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Peter 1:13
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;Wherefore — Having such encouragement.Gird up the loins of your mind — As persons in the eastern countries were wont, in travelling or running, to gird up their long garments, so gather ye up all your thoughts and affections, and keep your mind always disencumbered and prepared to run the race which is set before you.Be watchful — As servants... read more
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Peter 1:13
gird: Exodus 12:11, 1 Kings 18:46, 2 Kings 4:29, Job 38:3, Job 40:7, Isaiah 11:5, Jeremiah 1:17, Luke 12:35, Luke 17:8, Ephesians 6:14 be sober: 1 Peter 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8, Luke 21:34, Luke 21:35, Romans 13:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:7 hope: 1 Peter 1:3-Deuteronomy :, 1 Peter 3:15, Romans 15:4-1 Chronicles :, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 6:19, 1 John 3:3 to the end: Gr. perfectly the grace: 1 Peter 1:4-1 Samuel :, Luke 17:30, 1 Corinthians... read more