But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Peter 4:7 · retained source text
But the ende of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober and watch vnto prayer.
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sober
Meaning of “sober”
Self-controlled, watchful, and sound in judgment; calm and serious rather than intoxicated, frenzied, or careless.
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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences12 verses5 booksKJV PCE
First occurrence: 2 Corinthians 5:13
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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Peter 5:8 · retained source text
Be sober, be vigilant: because your aduersary the deuill, as a roaring Lion walketh about, seeking whom he may deuoure.
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Webster 1828
Open source edition ↗Not intoxicated; not mad, wild, visionary, or heated with passion; having the regular exercise of cool, dispassionate reason; calm; serious.