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# The end of all things is coming
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This refers to the end of the world at Christ's second coming and is spoken of as if it is physically coming closer in distance. Alternate translation: "will soon happen"
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# be of sound mind, and be sober in your thinking
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These two phrases mean basically the same thing. Peter uses them to emphasize the need to think clearly about life since the end of the world is near.
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# be sober in your thinking
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Here the word "sober" refers to mental clarity and alertness. See how you translated this in 1 Peter 1:13. Alternate translation: "control your thoughts" or "be careful about what you think"
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