2 Peter 1:14
What does 2 Peter 1:14 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Peter 1:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What 2 Peter 1:14 means
Peter knows that the time to “put off” his earthly tent is near, just as the Lord Jesus Christ had signified to him. He faces death with clarity and submission, viewing it as the laying aside of a temporary dwelling. This awareness does not paralyze him; it sharpens his resolve to serve. The reference to Jesus’ prior indication shows that Peter’s end is under Christ’s sovereign direction. His impending martyrdom becomes a reason to pass on secure truth rather than seek personal safety. The apostle models faithfulness to the end, using his remaining days to strengthen others for life after he is gone.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle cometh swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ signified unto me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle cometh swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ signified unto me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862having known that soon is the laying aside of my tabernacle, even as also our Lord Jesus Christ did shew to me,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Being assured that the laying away of this my tabernacle is at hand, according as our Lord Jesus Christ also hath signified to me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle is speedily [to take place], as also our Lord Jesus Christ has manifested to me;
Context
Verse 14 deepens the urgency introduced in verses 12–13. Peter’s knowledge of his coming death explains his insistence on reminders and his concern for the church’s future health. This sets up verse 15, where he pledges to make arrangements so they can remember these teachings after his departure. The awareness of mortality heightens the value of what is permanent—truth about Christ and godly living. It also transitions naturally into verses 16–18, where Peter appeals to firsthand experience of Christ’s majesty to confirm his message.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 2:2
I am going the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man;
- John 21:18
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.
- Deuteronomy 4:21
Furthermore Jehovah was angry with me for your sakes, and sware that I should not go over the Jordan, and that I should not go in unto that good land, which Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance:
- Joshua 23:14
And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which Jehovah your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, not one thing hath failed thereof.
- 2 Timothy 4:6
For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure is come.
- Acts 20:25
And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, shall see my face no more.
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