stablish] By meditating upon that crown of glory which is laid up for you. See 2 Tim. 4. 6, &c. for the coming] Job 19:25. nigh] The time of suffering in this life is but short; but for a moment in comparison of that eternity of glory, which the faithfull shall enjoy hereafter. Hence it is said that the coming of the Lord draweth nigh; Yet a little while, and he that cometh will come. Revelation 22:20.