But this I say, brethren The conclusion of the whole matter. The time is short, the world is passing away. In whatever condition a man is, let him live in a constant state of readiness to abandon it at the bidding of God. Let him keep his soul unfettered by the ties, the enjoyments, and above all, the cares of this life. There are several ways of rendering this passage, but they do not materially affect the meaning.

the time is short Not time in the general sense. The word here signifies a definite space of time. Cf. the English version of 1 John 2:18, -the last time." The word translated shortis rather shortened. "Compressed." Robertson. "Living many years in one." Stanley.

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