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495 B
495 B
let us not sleep as the rest do
Paul speaks of spiritual unawareness as if it were sleep. Alternate translation: "let us not be like others who are not aware that Jesus is coming back" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
let us
The word "us" refers to all believers. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)
keep watch and be sober
Paul describes spiritual awareness as the opposite of sleep and drunkenness. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)