2Pe 1:13 | RWP | e4.org | I think it right ( δικαιον ηγουμα ). Peter considers this to be his solemn duty, "right" ( δικαιον ). Cf. ; . So long as ( εφ' οσον ). For this phrase see ; . Tabernacle ( σκηνωματ ). Old word, in literal sense in for the usual σκηνη (Peter's word at the Transfiguration, ), earliest use (in N.T. only here, verse ; of the tabernacle of the covenant) in this metaphorical sense of life as a pilgrimage ( ; ), though Paul has σκηνος , so in , . Peter feels the nearness of death and the urgency upon him. To stir you up ( διεγειρειν υμας ). Present active infinitive of διεγειρω , late (Arist., Hippocr., Herodian, papyri), perfective ( δια = thoroughly) compound, to wake out of sleep ( ), "to keep on rousing you up." By putting you in remembrance ( εν υπομνησε ). Old word, from υπομιμνησκω (verse ), in N.T. only here, ; . "By way of reminding you."

‏ 2 Peter 1:13

I think it right ( δικαιον ηγουμα ). Peter considers this to be his solemn duty, "right" ( δικαιον ). Cf. Php 3:1; Eph 6:1.

So long as ( εφ' οσον ). For this phrase see Mt 9:15; Ro 11:13.

Tabernacle ( σκηνωματ ). Old word, in literal sense in De 33:18 for the usual σκηνη (Peter's word at the Transfiguration, Mr 9:5), earliest use (in N.T. only here, verse 14; Ac 7:46 of the tabernacle of the covenant) in this metaphorical sense of life as a pilgrimage (1Pe 1:1; 2:11), though Paul has σκηνος, so in 2Co 5:1, 4. Peter feels the nearness of death and the urgency upon him.

To stir you up ( διεγειρειν υμας ). Present active infinitive of διεγειρω, late (Arist., Hippocr., Herodian, papyri), perfective ( δια = thoroughly) compound, to wake out of sleep (Mr 4:39), "to keep on rousing you up."

By putting you in remembrance ( εν υπομνησε ). Old word, from υπομιμνησκω (verse 12), in N.T. only here, 3:1; 2Ti 1:5. "By way of reminding you."