II Peter 1:13
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I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,
Commentaries
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Yea--Greek, "But"; though "you know" the truth (Pe2 1:12). this tabernacle--soon to be taken down (Co2 5:1): I therefore need to make the most of my short time for the good of Christ's Church. The zeal of Satan against it, the more intense as his time is short, ought to stimulate Christians on the same ground. by--Greek, "in" (compare Pe2 3:1).
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. An introduction, or preface, making way for, and leading to, what is principally designed by the apostle (Pe2 1:1-4). II. An exhortation to advance and improve in all Christian graces (Pe2 1:5-7). III. To enforce this exhortation, and engage them seriously and heartily to comply with it, he adds, 1. A representation of the very great advantage which will thereby accrue to them (Pe2 1:8-11). 2. A promise of the best assistance the apostle was able to give to facilitate and forward this good work (Pe2 1:12-15). 3. A declaration of the certain truth and divine origin of the gospel of Christ, in the grace whereof they were exhorted to increase and persevere.
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Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking
because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.
We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God,
Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.