2 Peter 1:14 (LSB)

Passage

knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has indicated to me.

Nearby Context

2 Peter 1:12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been strengthened in the truth which is present with you.

2 Peter 1:13 I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder,

2 Peter 1:14 knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has indicated to me.

2 Peter 1:15 And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.

2 Peter 1:16 For we did not make known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, following cleverly devised myths, but being eyewitnesses of His majesty.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "knowing", "laying", "aside", "earthly", "dwelling", "imminent", "lord", and "jesus". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "knowing" and "laying", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 13's "I consider it right as long as..." into verse 15's "And I will also be diligent that...", so "knowing" and "laying" belong inside that flow. In 2 Peter context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "knowing" and "laying" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.