2 Peter 1:14

Knowing that shortly I must put off this tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.

In Context

13Yea, I think it right, as long as I am in this tent of my body, to stir you up way of reminder;

15Moreover, I will endeavour to see to it that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.

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Cross References

John 21:18Truly, truly, I say to you, When you were young, you girded yourself, and walked where you wanted: but when you grow old, you shall stretch forth your hands, and another shall gird you, and carry you where you do not want to go.

2 Timothy 4:6For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 1:13-16

Spiritual Exertions. ( a. d. 67.) 12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. 13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath showed me. 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. I. The… Read the whole commentary →

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