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The End is Always Near
Commentators explain that "the end of all things is at hand" serves as a constant reminder for believers. Whether referring to Christ's return or our own death, the point is to live with urgency and readiness. Scholars like Calvin and Spurgeon note that the goal isn't to predict a date but to live on the "tip-toe of expectation," allowing this perspective to shape our daily priorities.
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1 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 4:7
18th Century
Theologian
But the end of all things is at hand. This declaration is also evidently designed to support and encourage them in their trials, and to ex…
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is at hand (παντων δε το τελος ηγγικεν). Perfect active indicative of εγγιζω, to draw near, common late …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 4:7
19th Century
Bishop
The end of all things is at hand.—Or, has come near; it is the same word (for instance) as in Matthew 4:17;[Refe…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Peter 4:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
But the end of all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves:…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 4:7
As is common in the NT, the final salvation of Christians is set before them to stimulate their faith and to encourage them in difficulty. “The end…
John Calvin
On 1 Peter 4:7
16th Century
Theologian
But, or, moreover, the end of all things is at hand. Although the faithful hear that their happiness is elsewhere than i…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 4:7
17th Century
Pastor
But the end of all things is at hand
With respect to particular persons, the end of life, and which is the end of …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 4:7–11
17th Century
Minister
The destruction of the Jewish church and nation, foretold by our Saviour, was very near. The speedy approach of death and judgment concerns everyon…