Bible Strands
2 Peter 1:14
because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting —The author writes to believers while aware that his physical life is ending. He frames his final instructions from the moment he knows his death is imminent.
The words —ἀπόθεσις (apothesis) literally means "putting off," and σκηνώματος (skēnōmatos) translates to "tabernacle" or tent. The phrase describes the physical body as a temporary dwelling to be discarded.
The thread —The concept of imminent bodily departure appears in 2 Timothy 4:6 and John 21:18, while Deuteronomy 4:21 records a divine decree limiting a leader's earthly lifespan.
Why it lands —The text states that Jesus Christ revealed the author's physical life would soon end. It requires the reader to preserve his teachings while he still lives.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.
Cross-references
- 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
- John 21:18 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.”
- Deuteronomy 4:21 The 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.
- Deuteronomy 31:14 Then 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.
- Joshua 23:14 Now 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.
- 1 Kings 2:2 “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man.
- Acts 20:25 Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.