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12 Therefore, (A)I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been strengthened in (B)the truth which is present with you. 13 I consider it (C)right, as long as I am in (D)this earthly dwelling, to (E)stir you up by way of reminder, 14 knowing that (F)the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, (G)as also our Lord Jesus Christ has indicated to me. 15 And I will also be diligent that at any time after my [a](H)departure you will be able to call these things to mind.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 1:15 Or exodus, cf. Luke 9:31

Paying Attention to Scripture

12 Therefore, I will always remind you about these things—even though you already know them and are standing firm in the truth you have been taught. 13 And it is only right that I should keep on reminding you as long as I live.[a] 14 For our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that I must soon leave this earthly life,[b] 15 so I will work hard to make sure you always remember these things after I am gone.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:13 Greek as long as I am in this tent [or tabernacle].
  2. 1:14 Greek I must soon put off my tent [or tabernacle].