because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
Parallel translations
- WEB knowing that the putting off of my tent comes swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.
- KJV Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.
- NKJV knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me.
- NASB knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
- NLT For our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that I must soon leave this earthly life,
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Quick answer
Peter knows his death is near, as the Lord Jesus had made clear to him. It matters because awareness of life's brevity gives urgency to faithful living and teaching.
Overview
This likely alludes to Jesus' words in John 21 foretelling Peter's death. Facing his departure with calm, Peter is motivated to leave his readers well established. His example shows how the certainty of death can spur, rather than paralyze, gospel diligence.
Cross-references & the web
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- 2 Tim 4:6For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
- John 21:18–19Truly, 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.”
- Deut 31:14Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting.
- Deut 4:21–22The LORD, however, was angry with me on account of you, and He swore that I would not cross the Jordan to enter the good land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.
- 1 Kgs 2:2–3“I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man.
- Josh 23:14Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know with all your heart and soul that not one of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed.
- Acts 20:25Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.
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