2 Peter 1:12-14
New English Translation
Salvation Based on the Word of God
12 Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly[a] of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have. 13 Indeed, as long as I am in this tabernacle,[b] I consider it right to stir you up by way of a reminder, 14 since I know that my tabernacle will soon be removed,[c] because[d] our Lord Jesus Christ revealed this to me.[e]
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- 2 Peter 1:12 tn Grk “always.”
- 2 Peter 1:13 tn Or “tent.” The author uses this as a metaphor for his physical body.sn The use of the term tabernacle for the human body is reminiscent both of John’s statements about Jesus (“he tabernacled among us” in John 1:14; “the temple of his body” in John 2:21) and Paul’s statements about believers (e.g., “you are God’s building” in 1 Cor 3:9; “you are God’s temple” in 1 Cor 3:16; “your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit” in 1 Cor 6:19; “holy temple” in Eph 2:21). It is precisely because the Shekinah glory has been transferred from the OT temple to the person of Jesus Christ and, because he inhabits believers, to them, that the author can speak this way. His life on earth, his physical existence, is a walking tabernacle, a manifestation of the glory of God.
- 2 Peter 1:14 tn Grk “since I know that the removal of my tabernacle is [coming] soon.”
- 2 Peter 1:14 tn Grk “just as.”
- 2 Peter 1:14 sn When the author says our Lord Jesus Christ revealed this to me, he is no doubt referring to the prophecy that is partially recorded in John 21:18-19.
2 Peter 1:12-14
New International Version
Prophecy of Scripture
12 So I will always remind you of these things,(A) even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth(B) you now have. 13 I think it is right to refresh your memory(C) as long as I live in the tent of this body,(D) 14 because I know that I will soon put it aside,(E) as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.(F)
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