2 Peter 1:13

But I think it right, so long as I remain in the body, my present dwelling-place, to arouse you by such reminders.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

In Context

12For this reason I shall always persist in reminding you of these things, although you know them and are stedfast believers in truth which you already possess.

14For I know that the time for me to lay aside my body is now rapidly drawing near, even as our Lord Jesus Christ has revealed to me.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 5:8So we have a cheerful confidence, and we anticipate with greater delight being banished from the body and going home to the Lord.

Hebrews 13:3Remember prisoners, as if you were in prison with them; and remember those suffering ill-treatment, for you yourselves also are still in the body.

2 Peter 1:14For I know that the time for me to lay aside my body is now rapidly drawing near, even as our Lord Jesus Christ has revealed to me.

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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