5, 20 and then it is used in a more general sense, as meaning to be sober-minded, watchful, circumspect. It properly means, to be temperate or abstinent, especially in respect to wine.
It does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. Let us regard it as an event which is certainly to occur, and which may occur at any moment notes, Matthew 25:13.Īnd be sober - The word here used (νήφω nēphō) is rendered sober in 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:8 1 Peter 1:13 1 Peter 5:8 and watch in 2 Timothy 4:5, and 1 Peter 4:7. Barnes' Notes on the BibleTherefore let us no sleep, as do others - As the wicked world does compare notes, Matthew 25:5.īut let us watch - That is, for the coming of the Lord.
