1:12 Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly 1 of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have. 1:13 Indeed, as long as I am in this tabernacle, 2 I consider it right to stir you up by way of a reminder, 1:14 since I know that my tabernacle will soon be removed, 3 because 4 our Lord Jesus Christ revealed this to me. 5
1 tn Grk “always.”
2 tn Or “tent.” The author uses this as a metaphor for his physical body.
3 tn Grk “since I know that the removal of my tabernacle is [coming] soon.”
4 tn Grk “just as.”
5 sn When the author says our Lord Jesus Christ revealed this to me, he is no doubt referring to the prophecy that is partially recorded in John 21:18-19.