2 Peter 1:14 - Plain English Version

¹⁴ Our leader, Jesus Christ, told me that soon I will die. He will take me out of this body.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁴ knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁴ Since I know that the laying aside of this body of mine will come speedily, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁴ knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle cometh swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ signified unto me.

Common English Bible

¹⁴ After all, our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that I am about to depart from this life.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁴ For it is certain that the laying to rest of this, my tabernacle, is approaching swiftly, just as our Lord Jesus Christ has also indicated to me.

2 Peter 1:14 Cross References

John 13:36

Peter asked Jesus, “Sir, where are you going?” Jesus said to him, “You can’t follow me yet to the place where I am going. But you will follow me later.”

Acts 20:25

In the past I told you all how to join God’s family, and I taught you about Jesus, but I can’t do that any more. I know that none of you will see me again.

2 Timothy 4:6

As for me, the time has come for me to leave my life here on earth, so I will die some time soon. I will give my life to God.

2 Peter 1:13

I reckon it’s good for me to remind you about these things, and I will keep on doing it while I’m still alive in this body, so that you will keep on thinking about these things and you will not forget them.