2 Peter 1:14 bbe — For I am conscious that in a short time I will have to put off this tent of flesh, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made cl…

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"For I am conscious that in a short time I will have to put off this tent of flesh, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me."

— 2 Peter 1:14, Bible in Basic English

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“knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle cometh swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ signified unto me. ”
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2 Peter 1 — Context

For so the way will be open to you into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

For this reason I will be ready at all times to keep your memory of these things awake, though you have the knowledge of them now and are well based in your present faith.

And it seems right to me, as long as I am in this tent of flesh, to keep your minds awake by working on your memory;

For I am conscious that in a short time I will have to put off this tent of flesh, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

And I will take every care so that you may have a clear memory of these things after my death.

For when we gave you news of the power and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, our teaching was not based on stories put together by art, but we were eye-witnesses of his glory.

For God the Father gave him honour and glory, when such a voice came to him out of the great glory, saying, This is my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased.

2 Peter 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 1:14 say?

2 Peter 1:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For I am conscious that in a short time I will have to put off this tent of flesh, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.”

Where is 2 Peter 1:14 in the Bible?

2 Peter 1:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verse 14.

Who wrote 2 Peter?

2 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. Petrine authorship is widely held by the church but disputed by some critical scholars on stylistic grounds. It was written c. AD 65–68.

What is the book of 2 Peter about?

Peter's farewell letter, written near his death, warns the church against false teachers and scoffers, and grounds believers in the prophetic word and the certainty of the day of the Lord. "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise."

What are the major themes of 2 Peter?

2 Peter explores themes including False Teachers, Day of the Lord, Scripture, Growth in Grace. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Peter 1:14.

What translation should I read 2 Peter 1:14 in?

2 Peter 1:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Peter 1:14?

2 Peter 1:14 reads (BBE): “For I am conscious that in a short time I will have to put off this tent of flesh, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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