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I. THE SINNER'S SLEEP. A state of —

1. Forgetfulness.

2. Misapprehension.

3. Fancied security.

4. Fleshly delight.

II. THE EXHORTATION. It implies —

1. An altered view of things.

2. Voluntary effort.

3. Energy.

4. Compliance with terms.

III. THE REASON.

1. Life is fleeting.

2. Judgment is near.

3. God is calling.

(W. W. Wythe.)

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KJV: And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

WEB: Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.