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<a href="/nkjv/2_peter/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, <a href="/nasb_/2_peter/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, <a href="/nasb/2_peter/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, <a href="/nasb77/2_peter/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, <a href="/lsb/2_peter/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, <a href="/amp/2_peter/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you, <a href="/csb/2_peter/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I think it is right, as long as I am in this bodily tent, to wake you up with a reminder, <a href="/hcsb/2_peter/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I consider it right, as long as I am in this bodily tent, to wake you up with a reminder, <a href="/asv/2_peter/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; <a href="/cev/2_peter/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In fact, I think I should keep on reminding you until I leave this body. <a href="/erv/2_peter/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; <a href="/gwt/2_peter/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As long as I'm still alive, I think it's right to refresh your memory. <a href="/gnt/2_peter/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> I think it only right for me to stir up your memory of these matters as long as I am still alive. <a href="/isv/2_peter/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Yet I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I am living in this bodily tent, <a href="/msb/2_peter/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, <a href="/net/2_peter/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Indeed, as long as I am in this tabernacle, I consider it right to stir you up by way of a reminder, <a href="/nheb/2_peter/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I think it right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you; <a href="/wbt/2_peter/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Indeed, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; <a href="/wey/2_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I think it right, so long as I remain in the body, my present dwelling-place, to arouse you by such reminders. <a href="/web/2_peter/1.htm">World English Bible</a> I think it right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_peter/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I think right, so long as I am in this tent, to stir you up in reminding [you], <a href="/blb/2_peter/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I esteem it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance, <a href="/ylt/2_peter/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I think right, so long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up in reminding you, <a href="/slt/2_peter/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I deem just, in as far as I am in this tent, to arouse you by putting in mind;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_peter/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But I think it meet as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance. <a href="/cpdv/2_peter/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But I consider it just, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up with admonishments. <a href="/nabre/2_peter/1.htm">New American Bible</a> I think it right, as long as I am in this “tent,” to stir you up by a reminder, <a href="/nrsvce/2_peter/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_peter/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore I think it is right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_peter/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But it seemed good to me, that as long as I am in this body, to awaken your memory,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_peter/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Indeed, I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to arouse you by putting you in remembrance. <a href="/godbey/2_peter/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But I consider it righteous, so long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by remembrance; <a href="/haweis/2_peter/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Indeed, I think it right, as long as I am in this frail tabernacle, to rouse up your attention by reminding you: <a href="/mace/2_peter/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> whilst I am alive, I think it my duty to awaken you by my admonitions: <a href="/wey/2_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I think it right, so long as I remain in the body, my present dwelling-place, to arouse you by such reminders. <a href="/worrell/2_peter/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by reminding you; <a href="/worsley/2_peter/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And I think it my duty, while I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by way of remembrance: <a href="/parallel/2_peter/1-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gzcat0SlE18?start=119" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_peter/1.htm">Partakers of the Divine Nature</a> 12Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. 13<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2233.htm" title="2233: hēgoumai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. ">I think it is</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaion (Adj-ANS) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">right</a> <a href="/greek/1326.htm" title="1326: diegeirein (V-PNA) -- To wake out of sleep, arouse in general, stir up. From dia and egeiro; to wake fully; i.e. Arouse.">to refresh</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5280.htm" title="5280: hypomnēsei (N-DFS) -- Remembrance, recollection, putting in mind; a reminder. From hupomimnesko; a reminding or recollection.">memory</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">as</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hoson (RelPro-AMS) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">long as</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">I live</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DNS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4638.htm" title="4638: skēnōmati (N-DNS) -- A tent pitched, a dwelling, tabernacle. From skenoo; an encampment, i.e. the Temple, the body.">tent of my body,</a> 14because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1-4</a> For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. / For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, / because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. ... <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">Philippians 1:21-24</a> For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. / But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. / I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. ... <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6-8</a> For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. <a href="/john/14-2.htm">John 14:2-3</a> In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? / And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">1 Corinthians 15:53-54</a> For the perishable must be clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. / When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” <a href="/romans/8-23.htm">Romans 8:23</a> Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:13-18</a> Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. / For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. / By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep. ... <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13-15</a> Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. / As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13-16</a> All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. / Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. / If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. ... <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3-4</a> And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. / ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” <a href="/genesis/47-9.htm">Genesis 47:9</a> “My travels have lasted 130 years,” Jacob replied. “My years have been few and hard, and they have not matched the years of the travels of my fathers.” <a href="/psalms/39-4.htm">Psalm 39:4-5</a> “Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is. / You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah <a href="/psalms/90-10.htm">Psalm 90:10</a> The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong—yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. <a href="/isaiah/38-12.htm">Isaiah 38:12</a> My dwelling has been picked up and removed from me like a shepherd’s tent. I have rolled up my life like a weaver; He cuts me off from the loom; from day until night You make an end of me. <a href="/job/14-1.htm">Job 14:1-2</a> “Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble. / Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Yes, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;as long.<a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">2 Peter 1:14</a> Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.<a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1-4,8</a> For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens… <a href="/hebrews/13-3.htm">Hebrews 13:3</a> Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.to stir.<a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">2 Peter 3:1</a> This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:<a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Haggai 1:14</a> And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,<a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a> Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.by.<a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12</a> Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/5-14.htm">Arouse</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-6.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-11.htm">Dwelling-Place</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">Earthly</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-6.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-15.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-6.htm">Live</a> <a href="/james/1-2.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-13.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/philemon/1-20.htm">Refresh</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-3.htm">Reminder</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Reminders</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">Reminding</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/james/1-26.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Stir</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-10.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-10.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">Think</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-11.htm">Way</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/41-10.htm">Arouse</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Body</a> <a href="/exodus/30-37.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/revelation/13-6.htm">Dwelling-Place</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Earthly</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-6.htm">Live</a> <a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-15.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-7.htm">Present</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Refresh</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-15.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/exodus/13-9.htm">Reminder</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Reminders</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Reminding</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Stir</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Think</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-2.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">2 Peter 1</div>1. <a href="/2_peter/1-1.htm">Peter confirms the hope of the increase of God's grace,</a> 5. <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">exhorts them, by faith, and good works, to make their calling sure;</a> 12. <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">whereof he is careful to remind them, knowing that his death is at hand;</a> 16. <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">and assures them of the authenticity of the Gospel, by the eyewitness of the apostles and the prophets.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reflects the apostolic duty to guide and instruct the early church, emphasizing the importance of sound teaching and doctrine. It aligns with the biblical principle of shepherding the flock, as seen in <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a>, where Jesus instructs Peter to feed His sheep.to refresh your memory The act of reminding is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting the human tendency to forget spiritual truths. This is seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-12.htm">Deuteronomy 6:12</a>, where the Israelites are warned not to forget the Lord. Peter's reminder serves to reinforce the teachings of Christ and the apostles, ensuring that believers remain steadfast in their faith.as long as I live Peter acknowledges the temporal nature of his earthly life, which is a common biblical theme. <a href="/james/4-14.htm">James 4:14</a> compares life to a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. This awareness of life's brevity underscores the urgency and importance of his message.in the tent of my body The metaphor of the body as a tent suggests temporariness and fragility, echoing Paul's words in <a href="/2_corinthians/5.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1-4</a>, where he contrasts the earthly tent with a heavenly dwelling. This imagery reflects the transient nature of human existence and the hope of eternal life, pointing to the resurrection and the glorified body believers will receive.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, is the author of this epistle. He writes with authority and pastoral concern for the believers. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_recipients.htm">The Recipients</a> Early Christians, likely a mix of Jewish and Gentile believers, who were facing false teachings and needed encouragement in their faith. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_my_body.htm">The Tent of My Body</a> A metaphor used by Peter to describe his physical body, emphasizing the temporary nature of earthly life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembrance.htm">The Importance of Remembrance</a> Peter emphasizes the need to continually remind ourselves of the truths of the faith. This is crucial for spiritual growth and stability. <a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_life.htm">The Temporary Nature of Life</a> By referring to his body as a "tent," Peter reminds us that our time on earth is short. This perspective should influence how we live our lives, prioritizing eternal values over temporary pleasures. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_spiritual_leaders.htm">The Role of Spiritual Leaders</a> Peter models the responsibility of spiritual leaders to nurture and remind their communities of the core truths of the faith. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_purpose.htm">Living with Purpose</a> Understanding the temporary nature of life should motivate us to live purposefully, focusing on what truly matters in light of eternity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_peter_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 1</a> <a href="/q/how_should_we_dress_to_honor_god.htm">How should we submit to governing authorities?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_busybodies.htm">What does the Bible say about busybodies?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_peter_differ_on_transfiguration.htm">2 Peter 1:16–18 refers to the Transfiguration; why is its account noticeably different from the synoptic Gospels’ versions? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_peter_2_13-14_with_civil_disobedience.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14: How can we reconcile the instruction to submit to all human authorities with moral responsibility and examples of civil disobedience elsewhere in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_peter/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Yea, I think it meet.--Better, But I think it right. So Rheims; Tyndale and Cranmer have "notwithstanding." The meaning is, "but (so far from my writing being unnecessary) I think it right," &c.In this tabernacle.--The comparison of the human body to a dwelling is common in all literatures, and the temporary nature of a tent makes it specially appropriate. (Comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm" title="For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.">2Corinthians 5:1</a>.)By putting you in remembrance.--Better, in putting you. The stirring up consists in the reminding. (See <a href="/context/2_peter/1-1.htm" title="Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ:">2Peter 1:1-2</a>; <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm" title="Whereby are given to us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.">2Peter 1:4</a>; also <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm" title="This second letter, beloved, I now write to you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:">2Peter 3:1</a>, where the same phrase occurs.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_peter/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle; rather, as in the Revised Version, and I think it right. The natural body is but a tabernacle for the soul, a tent to dwell in during our earthly pilgrimage, not a permanent habitation. The word reminds us of <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1-4</a>, where St. Paul uses the same metaphor; and also of St. Peter's words at the Transfiguration, "Let us make three tabernacles." To stir you up by putting you in remembrance; literally, to arouse you in reminding. The phrase occurs again in <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">2 Peter 3:1</a>. St. Peter's readers knew the facts of the gospel history; they needed, as we all need, to be aroused to a sense of the solemn responsibilities which that knowledge involves. <a href="/commentaries/2_peter/1-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I think it is ἡγοῦμαι (hēgoumai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. right δίκαιον (dikaion) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. to refresh διεγείρειν (diegeirein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1326.htm">Strong's 1326: </a> To wake out of sleep, arouse in general, stir up. From dia and egeiro; to wake fully; i.e. Arouse. your ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. memory ὑπομνήσει (hypomnēsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5280.htm">Strong's 5280: </a> Remembrance, recollection, putting in mind; a reminder. From hupomimnesko; a reminding or recollection. as ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. long as ὅσον (hoson) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. I [live] εἰμὶ (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. tent [ of my body ], σκηνώματι (skēnōmati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4638.htm">Strong's 4638: </a> A tent pitched, a dwelling, tabernacle. 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