<p>4:7 <i>But the end of all things is at hand- </i>Again we see Peter's expectation of the Lord's coming in his generation. The fact this expectation has been preserved by the inspiration process is perhaps to teach us to likewise live in the expectation of the Lord's imminent return; this is indeed part of the Christian faith, to continually live in expectation of His soon coming.</p><p><i>Therefore, be of sound mind and sober in prayer</i><i>- </i>Literally, 'watching in prayer'. Passover night was to be &quot;a night of watching&quot; (Ex. 12:42 RV mg.), strongly suggesting &quot;watching in prayer&quot; (Eph. 6:18; 1 Pet. 4:7;&nbsp; 2 Cor. 11:27?).&nbsp;Similarly those who are found &quot;watching&quot; at the Lord's midnight coming (cp. that of the Passover angel) will be found acceptable (Lk. 12:37).</p>