2 Peter 1:13
New International Version
I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body,

New Living Translation
And it is only right that I should keep on reminding you as long as I live.

English Standard Version
I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder,

Berean Standard Bible
I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,

Berean Literal Bible
Now I esteem it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance,

King James Bible
Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

New King James Version
Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you,

New American Standard Bible
I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder,

NASB 1995
I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder,

NASB 1977
And I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder,

Legacy Standard Bible
I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder,

Amplified Bible
I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,

Christian Standard Bible
I think it is right, as long as I am in this bodily tent, to wake you up with a reminder,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I consider it right, as long as I am in this bodily tent, to wake you up with a reminder,

American Standard Version
And I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

Contemporary English Version
In fact, I think I should keep on reminding you until I leave this body.

English Revised Version
And I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As long as I'm still alive, I think it's right to refresh your memory.

Good News Translation
I think it only right for me to stir up your memory of these matters as long as I am still alive.

International Standard Version
Yet I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I am living in this bodily tent,

Majority Standard Bible
I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,

NET Bible
Indeed, as long as I am in this tabernacle, I consider it right to stir you up by way of a reminder,

New Heart English Bible
I think it right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you;

Webster's Bible Translation
Indeed, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

Weymouth New Testament
But I think it right, so long as I remain in the body, my present dwelling-place, to arouse you by such reminders.

World English Bible
I think it right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I think right, so long as I am in this tent, to stir you up in reminding [you],

Berean Literal Bible
Now I esteem it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance,

Young's Literal Translation
and I think right, so long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up in reminding you,

Smith's Literal Translation
And I deem just, in as far as I am in this tent, to arouse you by putting in mind;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But I think it meet as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But I consider it just, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up with admonishments.

New American Bible
I think it right, as long as I am in this “tent,” to stir you up by a reminder,

New Revised Standard Version
I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore I think it is right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But it seemed good to me, that as long as I am in this body, to awaken your memory,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Indeed, I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to arouse you by putting you in remembrance.

Godbey New Testament
But I consider it righteous, so long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by remembrance;

Haweis New Testament
Indeed, I think it right, as long as I am in this frail tabernacle, to rouse up your attention by reminding you:

Mace New Testament
whilst I am alive, I think it my duty to awaken you by my admonitions:

Weymouth New Testament
But I think it right, so long as I remain in the body, my present dwelling-place, to arouse you by such reminders.

Worrell New Testament
And I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by reminding you;

Worsley New Testament
And I think it my duty, while I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by way of remembrance:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Partakers of the Divine Nature
12Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. 13 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, 14because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.…

Cross References
2 Corinthians 5:1-4
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ...

Philippians 1:21-24
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. / But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. / I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. ...

2 Timothy 4:6-8
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

John 14:2-3
In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? / And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.

1 Corinthians 15:53-54
For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. / When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”

Romans 8:23
Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. / For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. / By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep. ...

1 Peter 1:13-15
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. / As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,

Hebrews 11:13-16
All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. / Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. / If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. ...

Revelation 21:3-4
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. / ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Genesis 47:9
“My travels have lasted 130 years,” Jacob replied. “My years have been few and hard, and they have not matched the years of the travels of my fathers.”

Psalm 39:4-5
“Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is. / You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah

Psalm 90:10
The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong—yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.

Isaiah 38:12
My dwelling has been picked up and removed from me like a shepherd’s tent. I have rolled up my life like a weaver; He cuts me off from the loom; from day until night You make an end of me.

Job 14:1-2
“Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble. / Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.


Treasury of Scripture

Yes, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

as long.

2 Peter 1:14
Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.

2 Corinthians 5:1-4,8
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens…

Hebrews 13:3
Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

to stir.

2 Peter 3:1
This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:

Haggai 1:14
And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,

2 Timothy 1:6
Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

by.

2 Peter 1:12
Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.

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2 Peter 1
1. Peter confirms the hope of the increase of God's grace,
5. exhorts them, by faith, and good works, to make their calling sure;
12. whereof he is careful to remind them, knowing that his death is at hand;
16. and assures them of the authenticity of the Gospel, by the eyewitness of the apostles and the prophets.














I think it is right
The phrase "I think it is right" reflects the apostle Peter's personal conviction and sense of duty. The Greek word for "think" here is "hēgeomai," which implies a thoughtful consideration or judgment. Peter is not acting on impulse but on a deliberate decision that aligns with his role as an apostle. This phrase underscores the importance of discernment and wisdom in spiritual leadership, reminding believers that decisions should be made with careful thought and alignment with God's will.

to refresh your memory
The term "refresh" comes from the Greek "diegeirō," meaning to awaken or stir up. Peter's intention is to keep the truths of the faith alive and active in the minds of his readers. This reflects a pastoral concern for the spiritual well-being of the church, emphasizing the necessity of continual reminder and reinforcement of the gospel message. The act of refreshing memory is crucial in a world where distractions and false teachings abound, highlighting the need for constant engagement with Scripture.

as long as I live
This phrase indicates the temporal nature of Peter's mission. The Greek word "zē" for "live" suggests not just physical existence but a purposeful life. Peter acknowledges the limited time he has to fulfill his apostolic duties. This serves as a reminder to believers of the urgency and fleeting nature of life, encouraging them to make the most of their time in service to God and others.

in the tent of my body
The metaphor "tent of my body" is rich with imagery. The Greek word "skēnōma" for "tent" conveys the idea of a temporary dwelling. This reflects the biblical understanding of the body as a temporary vessel for the soul, echoing Paul's sentiments in 2 Corinthians 5:1-4. The use of "tent" suggests a pilgrim mindset, reminding Christians that their true home is not in this world but in the eternal presence of God. It encourages believers to hold loosely to earthly attachments and focus on their heavenly citizenship.

(13) Yea, I think it meet.--Better, But I think it right. So Rheims; Tyndale and Cranmer have "notwithstanding." The meaning is, "but (so far from my writing being unnecessary) I think it right," &c.

In this tabernacle.--The comparison of the human body to a dwelling is common in all literatures, and the temporary nature of a tent makes it specially appropriate. (Comp. 2Corinthians 5:1.)

By putting you in remembrance.--Better, in putting you. The stirring up consists in the reminding. (See 2Peter 1:1-2; 2Peter 1:4; also 2Peter 3:1, where the same phrase occurs.)

Verse 13. - Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle; rather, as in the Revised Version, and I think it right. The natural body is but a tabernacle for the soul, a tent to dwell in during our earthly pilgrimage, not a permanent habitation. The word reminds us of 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, where St. Paul uses the same metaphor; and also of St. Peter's words at the Transfiguration, "Let us make three tabernacles." To stir you up by putting you in remembrance; literally, to arouse you in reminding. The phrase occurs again in 2 Peter 3:1. St. Peter's readers knew the facts of the gospel history; they needed, as we all need, to be aroused to a sense of the solemn responsibilities which that knowledge involves.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
I think it is
ἡγοῦμαι (hēgoumai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2233: (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider.

right
δίκαιον (dikaion)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1342: From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.

to refresh
διεγείρειν (diegeirein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1326: To wake out of sleep, arouse in general, stir up. From dia and egeiro; to wake fully; i.e. Arouse.

your
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

memory
ὑπομνήσει (hypomnēsei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5280: Remembrance, recollection, putting in mind; a reminder. From hupomimnesko; a reminding or recollection.

as
ἐφ’ (eph’)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

long as
ὅσον (hoson)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3745: How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.

I [live]
εἰμὶ (eimi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

tent [ of my body ],
σκηνώματι (skēnōmati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4638: A tent pitched, a dwelling, tabernacle. From skenoo; an encampment, i.e. the Temple, the body.


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