12. Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have.
13. Indeed, as long as I am in this tabernacle, I consider it right to stir you up by way of a reminder,
14. since I know that my tabernacle will soon be removed, because our Lord Jesus Christ revealed this to me.
15. Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things.
16. For we did not follow cleverly concocted fables when we made known to you the power and return of our Lord Jesus Christ; no, we were eyewitnesses of his grandeur.
17. For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory: “This is my dear Son, in whom I am delighted.”
18. When this voice was conveyed from heaven, we ourselves heard it, for we were with him on the holy mountain.