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So gird

"Because of this, gird." Peter uses the word "So" here to refer back to everything he has said about salvation, their faith, and the Spirit of Christ giving revelations to the prophets.

gird up the loins of your mind

Girding up the loins refers to preparing to work hard. It comes from the custom of tucking the bottom of one's robe into a belt around the waist in order to move with ease. Alternate translation: "get your minds ready"

Be sober

"Control your thoughts" or "Be careful about what you think"

Put your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you

"Confidently wait for the grace that God will bring to you" or "Fully trust in the grace that God will bring to you"

the grace that will be brought to you

"the good things that God will kindly give to you"

when Jesus Christ is revealed

"when Jesus Christ appears to all people"

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