For, whether we have been beside ourselves, it hath been for God, or, whether we are sober-minded, it is for you.

Hence, then, let us not be sleeping, as the rest, but let us watch and be sober: -

But, we, being of the day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and, for helmet, the hope of salvation.

In the same way, that, the women, in seemly attire, with modesty and sober-mindedness, be adorning themselves, - not with plaitings and ornamentation of gold, or with pearls, or with costly apparel, -

It is needful, then, for, the overseer, to be irreproachable, a husband, of one wife, sober, of sound mind, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching,

Wives, in the same way, - dignified, not given to intrigue, sober, faithful in all things.

But, thou, - be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do, the work, of an evangelist, thy ministry, completely fulfill;

But hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, kind, possessing self-control,

That, aged men, be, sober, grave, sober-minded, healthy in their faith, love, endurance;

The younger men, in the same way, exhort thou to be sober-minded:

Wherefore, girding up the loins of your mind, keeping sober, perseveringly direct your hope unto the favour, being borne along to you, in the revealing of Jesus Christ:

But, the end of all things, hath drawn near: - be of sound mind, therefore, and be sober for prayers;

Be sober! be watchful! Your slanderous adversary, as a roaring lion, is walking about - seeking to devour: