Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 2 Peter 1:13

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Yea--Greek, "But"; though "you know" the truth (Pe2 1:12). this tabernacle--soon to be taken down (Co2 5:1): I therefore need to make the most of my short time for the good of Christ's Church. The zeal of Satan against it, the more intense as his time is short, ought to stimulate Christians on the same ground. by--Greek, "in" (compare Pe2 3:1).

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