2 Peter 1:12
in 2 Peter 1Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
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The same verse in ASV and KJV ▾
ASV
Wherefore I shall be ready always to put you in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the truth which is with you.
KJV
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.
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This verse in 2 Peter 1
Commentary
11 notes on this verseWherefore I will not be negligent - He had already written one epistle, this is the second; and probably he meditated more should he be spared. He plainly saw that there was no way of entering into eternal life but that which he described from the 5th to the 10th verse; and although they knew and were established in the present truth, yet he saw it necessary to bring these things frequently to their recollection.
This site's exposition
I will always remind you of these things
on 2 Peter 1:12-15
Peter's last work is remembrance. He calls his body a tent that will soon be laid aside, as the Lord foretold in John 21:18-19. After my departure uses exodon, his exodus, and many older readers linked this promise to Mark's Gospel.
The record, by era
The Church Fathers2 voices
Therefore, I will not neglect to remind you always of these things, even though you know and are established in the present truth. "even though you know." So that they are not seen to be continually admonished about the same things, as if rebuked for …
The people to whom Peter is writing already know what he has to say because they have read his first letter. The truth which he has to share with them is the New Testament, for as Paul said: "The old has passed away, and all …
The Medieval Church3 voices
Peter repeats what he has already said about virtue and the commandments consequent on it, through which we shall enter the kingdom of heaven with great assurance. Notice how, when speaking of the kingdom of heaven, Peter first goes over the things we should be …
Wherefore I will always begin to admonish you about these things, etc. Why does he want to always admonish them about good works, those whom he says have knowledge and are confirmed in the present truth? Unless perhaps it is so that the knowledge they …
About what — "about these things"? About the aforementioned, namely: virtue, knowledge, and the rest. Note how previously the apostle sought to motivate by fear — the coming of the Judge, and now he persuades by the promise of good things — entrance into the …
4 more voices on this verse
The Puritans and the Awakening2 voices
Wherefore - Since everlasting destruction attends your sloth, everlasting glory your diligence, I will not neglect always to remind you of these things - Therefore he wrote another, so soon after the former, epistle. Though ye are established in the present truth - That truth which I am now declaring.
Wherefore I will not be negligent,....
The Nineteenth Century2 voices
A commentator
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown1802–1910
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)
Wherefore--as these graces are so necessary to your abundant entrance into Christ's kingdom (2Pe 1:10, 11). I will not be negligent--The oldest manuscripts read, "I will be about always to put you in remembrance" (an accumulated future: I will regard you as always needing to be reminded): compare "I will endeavor," 2Pe 1:15.
A commentator
Albert Barnes1798–1870
Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)
proposed
Wherefore I will not be negligent - That is, in view of the importance of these things. To put you always in remembrance - To give you the means of having them always in remembrance; to wit, by his writings. Though ye know them - It was of importance for Peter, as it is for ministers of the gospel now, to bring known truths to remembrance. Men are liable to forget them, and they do not exert the influence over them which they ought. It is the office of the ministry not only to impart to a people truths which they did not know before, but a large part of their work is to bring to recollection well-known truths. and to seek that they may exert a proper influence on the life. Amidst the cares, the business, the amusements, and the temptations of the world, even true Christians are prone to forget them; and the ministers of the gospel render them an essential service, even if they should do nothing more than remind them of truths which are well understood, and which they have known before. A pastor, in order to be useful, need not always aim at originality, or deem it necessary always to present truths which have never been heard of before. He renders an essential service to mankind who “reminds” them of what they know but are prone to forget, and who endeavors to impress plain and familiar truths on the heart and conscience, for these truths are most important for man. And be established in the present truth - That is, the truth which is with you, or which you have received - Robinson’s Lexicon on the word πάρειμι pareimi. […]
The words behind it
15 Greek wordsEvery Greek word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.
| Greek | Sound | Meaning | Word study | In the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Διὸ | dio | Therefore | G1352 → | 53 times |
| μελλήσω | melleso | I will be ready | G3195 → | |
| ἀεὶ | aei | always | G104 → | |
| ὑμᾶς | humas | you | G4771 → | 2973 times |
| ὑπομιμνῄσκειν | hupomimneskein | to remind | G5279 → | |
| περὶ | peri | concerning | G4012 → | |
| τούτων | touton | these things | G3778 → | 1381 times |
| καίπερ | kaiper | though | G2539 → | |
| εἰδότας | eidotas | knowing [them] | ||
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 → | 9120 times |
| ἐστηριγμένους | esterigmenous | strengthened | G4741 → | |
| ἐν | en | in | G1722 → | 2738 times |
| τῇ | tea | the | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| παρούσῃ | parouse | being present [in you] | G3918 → | |
| ἀληθείᾳ. | aletheia | truth. | G225 → |
ΔιὸTherefore
dioG1352 →53 times
μελλήσωI will be ready
mellesoG3195 →
ἀεὶalways
aeiG104 →
ὑμᾶςyou
humasG4771 →2973 times
ὑπομιμνῄσκεινto remind
hupomimneskeinG5279 →
περὶconcerning
periG4012 →
τούτωνthese things
toutonG3778 →1381 times
καίπερthough
kaiperG2539 →
εἰδόταςknowing [them]
eidotas
καὶand
kaiG2532 →9120 times
ἐστηριγμένουςstrengthened
esterigmenousG4741 →
ἐνin
enG1722 →2738 times
τῇthe
teaG3588 →19766 times
παρούσῃbeing present [in you]
parouseG3918 →
ἀληθείᾳ.truth.
aletheiaG225 →
A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.
The walk
8 stopsEach card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.
Through
Colossians 2:7rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
it leads to
- Ephesians 3:17
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,
- Jeremiah 17:8
He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not…
- Ephesians 2:20–22
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.
- John 15:4–5
Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.
- Colossians 1:23
if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul,…
- Ephesians 3:17
Through
Philippians 3:1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
it leads to
- Romans 5:11
Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
- Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
- Romans 5:11
Through
1 John 2:21I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth.
it leads to
- Jude 1:5
Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe.
- Jude 1:5
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This page draws on Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Bible; Albert Barnes, Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869); Andreas of Caesarea, CATENA; Bede, Commentary on the Catholic Epistles; Hilary of Arles, INTRODUCTORY COMMENTARY ON 2 PETER; Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible; John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748); John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament; Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible; Oecumenius, Commentary on 2 Peter and Theophylact of Ohrid, Commentary on 2 Peter.