2 Peter 1:14
New International Version
because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

New Living Translation
For our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that I must soon leave this earthly life,

English Standard Version
since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.

Berean Standard Bible
because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

Berean Literal Bible
knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle is impending, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

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

New King James Version
knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me.

New American Standard Bible
knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

NASB 1995
knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

NASB 1977
knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

Legacy Standard Bible
knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has indicated to me.

Amplified Bible
knowing that the laying aside of this earthly tent of mine is imminent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

Christian Standard Bible
since I know that I will soon lay aside my tent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has indeed made clear to me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
knowing that I will soon lay aside my tent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has also shown me.

American Standard Version
knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle cometh swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ signified unto me.

Contemporary English Version
And our Lord Jesus Christ has already told me that I will soon leave it behind.

English Revised Version
knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle cometh swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ signified unto me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I know that I will die soon. Our Lord Jesus Christ has made that clear to me.

Good News Translation
I know that I shall soon put off this mortal body, as our Lord Jesus Christ plainly told me.

International Standard Version
because I know that the removal of my bodily tent will come soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, has shown me.

Majority Standard Bible
because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

NET Bible
since I know that my tabernacle will soon be removed, because our Lord Jesus Christ revealed this to me.

New Heart English Bible
knowing that the putting off of my tent comes swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.

Webster's Bible Translation
Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shown me.

Weymouth New Testament
For 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.

World English Bible
knowing that the putting off of my tent comes swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
having known that the laying aside of my tent is soon, even as our Lord Jesus Christ also showed to me.

Berean Literal Bible
knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle is impending, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

Young's Literal Translation
having known that soon is the laying aside of my tabernacle, even as also our Lord Jesus Christ did shew to me,

Smith's Literal Translation
Knowing that the laying aside of my tent is swift; as also our Lord Jesus Christ manifested to me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Being assured that the laying away of this my tabernacle is at hand, according as our Lord Jesus Christ also hath signified to me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For it is certain that the laying to rest of this, my tabernacle, is approaching swiftly, just as our Lord Jesus Christ has also indicated to me.

New American Bible
since I know that I will soon have to put it aside, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me.

New Revised Standard Version
since I know that my death will come soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Knowing that shortly I must depart this life, even as our LORD Jesus Christ has shown me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
As I know that the departure from my body is soon, just as our Lord Yeshua The Messiah has informed me.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For I know that the putting off of this my tabernacle is near at hand, even as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me.

Godbey New Testament
knowing that the laying aside of my tabernacle is swift, as our Lord Jesus Christ also showed to me.

Haweis New Testament
knowing that the deposition of this frail tabernacle of mine is hastily approaching, as our Lord Jesus Christ hath made evident to me.

Mace New Testament
knowing that I must soon leave this tabernacle, as our Lord Jesus Christ has signify'd to me.

Weymouth New Testament
For 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.

Worrell New Testament
knowing that speedy is the putting off of my tabernacle, as also our Lord Jesus Christ signified to me.

Worsley New Testament
knowing that I must soon lay down this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Partakers of the Divine Nature
13I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, 14because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. 15And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.…

Cross References
John 21:18-19
Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” / Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. And after He had said this, He told him, “Follow Me.”

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

Philippians 1:23-24
I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. / But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.

2 Corinthians 5:1-4
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ...

1 Corinthians 15:53-54
For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. / When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”

2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. / For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. / So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Romans 8:18-23
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. / The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope ...

1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

1 Peter 1:24-25
For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, / but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.

James 4:14
You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

Psalm 39:4-5
“Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is. / You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah

Psalm 90:10-12
The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong—yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. / Who knows the power of Your anger? Your wrath matches the fear You are due. / So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.

Isaiah 38:1
In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’”

Ecclesiastes 12:7
before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

Job 14:1-2
“Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble. / Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.


Treasury of Scripture

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

shortly.

Deuteronomy 4:21,22
Furthermore the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and sware that I should not go over Jordan, and that I should not go in unto that good land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance: …

Deuteronomy 31:14
And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.

Joshua 23:14
And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.

even.

John 21:18,19
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not…

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2 Peter 1
1. Peter confirms the hope of the increase of God's grace,
5. exhorts them, by faith, and good works, to make their calling sure;
12. whereof he is careful to remind them, knowing that his death is at hand;
16. and assures them of the authenticity of the Gospel, by the eyewitness of the apostles and the prophets.














since I know
The phrase "since I know" reflects Peter's certainty and personal conviction. The Greek word used here is "oida," which implies an intuitive knowledge or awareness. This is not mere speculation but a deep, spiritual understanding granted by divine revelation. Peter's confidence in his knowledge underscores the intimate relationship he shares with Christ, who has revealed this truth to him. It serves as a reminder of the assurance believers can have in the promises and revelations of God.

that it will soon be laid aside
The phrase "that it will soon be laid aside" refers to Peter's impending death. The Greek word for "laid aside" is "apothesis," which means to put off or remove, often used in the context of clothing. This metaphor suggests that Peter views his physical body as a temporary garment, emphasizing the transient nature of earthly life. The use of "soon" indicates the urgency and immediacy of this event, highlighting Peter's readiness and acceptance of his fate. This perspective encourages believers to view their earthly lives as temporary and to focus on eternal matters.

as our Lord Jesus Christ
The reference to "our Lord Jesus Christ" is central to Peter's authority and message. By invoking the name of Jesus, Peter aligns his impending death with the will and foreknowledge of Christ. The title "Lord" (Greek: "Kyrios") signifies Jesus' divine authority and sovereignty, while "Jesus Christ" affirms His role as the Messiah. This acknowledgment of Christ's lordship serves as a powerful testament to Peter's faith and submission to God's plan, encouraging believers to trust in Christ's guidance and sovereignty over their lives.

has made clear to me
The phrase "has made clear to me" indicates a direct revelation from Christ to Peter. The Greek word "deloo" means to make manifest or to reveal. This suggests that Peter's understanding of his impending death is not based on human insight but on divine revelation. It highlights the personal relationship between Peter and Jesus, where Christ communicates His will to Peter. This divine communication reassures believers of God's active involvement in their lives and His willingness to reveal His purposes to those who seek Him.

(14) Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle.--This is rather wide of the mark. Among English versions Wiclif alone is right. The meaning is, Knowing as I do that the putting off of my tabernacle will be done swiftly (comp. 2Peter 2:1)--i.e., will soon be over when it once begins. The point is not that the writer believes himself to be near his end, but that his end would be such as to allow of no deathbed exhortations; what he has to say must be said in good time, for Christ had told him that his death would be a violent one (John 21:18). Some of those who have taken the passage in the sense of the Authorised version have supposed a special revelation to be implied in the last half of the verse. But without any revelation an old man might know that his end must soon come; and Christ had already told him that it should come when he began to be old. "The putting off of my tabernacle" involves rather a mixture of metaphors; we have a similar mixture in Colossians 2:11. The word for "putting off" occurs nowhere but here and 1Peter 3:21; but the coincidence is not one on which much stress can be laid.

Hath shewed me.--More strictly, shewed me. The substitution of perfect for aorist is here objectionable, as it obscures the reference to a definite moment in the Apostle's life. If the reference were to John 21:18, this would be at once fatal to the authenticity of our Epistle; for of course no part of St. John's Gospel, and least of all the last chapter, was written during the life of St. Peter. But if the reference be to the event narrated in John 21:18, then that narrative confirms what is said here, this being a prior and independent allusion to the same occurrence. In this case we have strong evidence of the authenticity of St. Peter. . . .

Verse 14. - Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle; literally, knowing that swift is the putting off of my tabernacle. St. Peter may mean by these words either that his death was near at hand, or that, when it came, it would be sudden, a violent death, not a lengthened illness. So Bengel, "Qui diu aegrotant, possunt altos adhuc pascere. Crux id Petro non erat permisura. Ideo prius agit quod agendum est." Compare the use of the same word (ταχινή) in 2 Peter 2:1. St. Paul, in 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, speaks, like St. Peter here, of putting off a tabernacle or tent as we talk of putting off a garment. Alford quotes Josephus, 'Ant.,' 4:08. 2, where Moses says, "Since I must depart from life, I have thought it right not even now to lay aside my zeal for your happiness." The word used here for "putting off" (ἀπόθεσις) is one of the links between the two Epistles; it occurs also in 1 Peter 3:21. Even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath showed me; better, as in the Revised Version, signified unto me. The aorist points to a definite time. St. Peter is thinking of our Lord's prophecy, which St. John afterwards recorded (John 21:18); he could never forget that touching interview; he had already referred to it once in 1 Peter 5:2.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
since I know
εἰδὼς (eidōs)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

[it]
σκηνώματός (skēnōmatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4638: A tent pitched, a dwelling, tabernacle. From skenoo; an encampment, i.e. the Temple, the body.

will
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

soon
ταχινή (tachinē)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5031: Swift, quick, impending. From tachos; curt, i.e. Impending.

be laid aside,
ἀπόθεσις (apothesis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 595: A putting off, a laying down. From apotithemi; a laying aside.

as
καθὼς (kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.

our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

Lord
Κύριος (Kyrios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ
Χριστὸς (Christos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

has made clear
ἐδήλωσέν (edēlōsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1213: To show, make clear, reveal. From delos; to make plain.

to me.
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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