14 because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.
14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.
14 I know that I'm to die soon; the Master has made that quite clear to me.
14 knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me.
14 For our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that I must soon leave this earthly life,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Peter 1:14
Commentary on 2 Peter 1:12-15
(Read 2 Peter 1:12-15)
We must be established in the belief of the truth, that we may not be shaken by every wind of doctrine; and especially in the truth necessary for us to know in our day, what belongs to our peace, and what is opposed in our time. The body is but a tabernacle, or tent, of the soul. It is a mean and movable dwelling. The nearness of death makes the apostle diligent in the business of life. Nothing can so give composure in the prospect, or in the hour, of death, as to know that we have faithfully and simply followed the Lord Jesus, and sought his glory. Those who fear the Lord, talk of his loving-kindness. This is the way to spread the knowledge of the Lord; and by the written word, they are enabled to do this.