Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

2 Peter 1:14

Shortly I must put off this my tabernacle [τ α χ ι ν η ε σ τ ι ν η α π ο θ ω σ ι ς τ ο υ σ κ η ν ω μ α τ ο ς μ ο υ]. Lit., quick is the putting off of my tabernacle. Rev., the putting off of my tabernacle cometh swiftly. Possibly in allusion to his advanced age. Putting off is a metaphor, from putting off a garment. So Paul, 2 Corinthians 5:3; 2 Corinthians 5:4, being clothed, unclothed, clothed upon. The word occurs, also, 1 Peter 3:21, and is used by Peter only. Cometh swiftly, implying the speedy approach of death; though others understand it of the quick, violent death which Christ prophesied he should die. "Even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath showed me." See John 21:18; John 21:19. Compare, also, John 13:36, and note the word follow in both passages. "Peter had now learnt the full force of Christ's sayings, and to what end the following of Jesus was to bring him" (Lumby).

Hath shewed [ε δ η λ ω σ ε ν]. But the tense is the aorist, pointing back to a definite act at a past time (John 21:18). Hence, shewed me, or, as Rev., signified. Compare 1 Peter 1:11, did signify.

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2 Peter 1:14

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