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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_peter/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_peter/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_peter/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />so I will work hard to make sure you always remember these things after I am gone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_peter/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_peter/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_peter/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And I will be diligent also for you to have at every time after my departure these things, to make a lasting remembrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_peter/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_peter/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things after my decease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_peter/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_peter/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_peter/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you may be able to call these things to mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_peter/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_peter/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, I will diligently endeavor [to see to it] that even after my departure you will be able, at all times, to call these things to mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_peter/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I will also make every effort so that you are able to recall these things at any time after my departure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_peter/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I will also make every effort that you may be able to recall these things at any time after my departure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_peter/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Yea, I will give diligence that at every time ye may be able after my decease to call these things to remembrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_peter/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />This is why I am doing my best to make sure that each of you remembers all of this after I am gone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_peter/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Yea, I will give diligence that at every time ye may be able after my decease to call these things to remembrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_peter/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So I will make every effort to see that you remember these things after I die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_peter/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will do my best, then, to provide a way for you to remember these matters at all times after my death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_peter/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will make every effort to see that you will always remember these things after I am gone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_peter/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_peter/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_peter/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_peter/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Moreover, I will endeavor that ye may be able, after my decease, to have these things always in remembrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So on every possible occasion I will also do my best to enable you to recall these things after my departure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_peter/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_peter/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will also be diligent [to ensure] that you always have a remembrance to make of these things after my departure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_peter/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And I will be diligent also for you to have at every time after my departure these things, to make a lasting remembrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_peter/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and I will be diligent that also at every time ye have, after my outgoing, power to make to yourselves the remembrance of these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_peter/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I shall also be earnest for you always to have, after my exit, this putting in mind to be done.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_peter/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I will endeavour, that you frequently have after my decease, whereby you may keep a memory of these things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_peter/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, I will present a work for you to have, so that, frequently after my passing, you may call to mind these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_peter/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I shall also make every effort to enable you always to remember these things after my departure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_peter/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_peter/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Be diligent always, that you may be able to keep these things in remembrance; even after my departure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_peter/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But I take pains that you may also constantly have a record by which to do these things after my departure.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_peter/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But I will earnestly endeavor that you may be able, even after my decease, to have these things always in remembrance.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_peter/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And I will endeavor to have each one of you after my departure make mention of these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_peter/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />I will endeavour then that even after my decease, ye may always have wherewith to preserve the remembrance of these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_peter/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />However, I shall inculcate these things so as to make you continually remember them, even after my departure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So on every possible occasion I will also do my best to enable you to recall these things after my departure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_peter/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And I will also give diligence that at all times ye may be able, after my departure, to perpetuate the remembrance of these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_peter/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And I will endeavour that after my departure also ye may always be able to call these <i>things</i> to remembrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_peter/1-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gzcat0SlE18?start=134" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_peter/1.htm">Partakers of the Divine Nature</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4704.htm" title="4704: spoudasō (V-FIA-1S) -- To hasten, be eager, be zealous. From spoude; to use speed, i.e. To make effort, be prompt or earnest.">I will make every effort to ensure</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">that after</a> <a href="/greek/1699.htm" title="1699: emēn (PPro-AF1S) -- My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1841.htm" title="1841: exodon (N-AFS) -- (a) an exit, going out, departure from a place; the exodus, (b) death. From ek and hodos; an exit, i.e. death.">departure,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echein (V-PNA) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">will</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poieisthai (V-PNM) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do."></a> <a href="/greek/3420.htm" title="3420: mnēmēn (N-AFS) -- Memory, remembrance, mention. From mimnesko; memory.">be able to recall</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutōn (DPro-GNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things</a> <a href="/greek/1539.htm" title="1539: hekastote (Adv) -- At every time, always. As if from hekastos and tote; at every time.">at all times.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">16</span>For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a></span><br />But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">2 Timothy 1:13-14</a></span><br />Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. / Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">1 Corinthians 11:2</a></span><br />Now I commend you for remembering me in everything and for maintaining the traditions, just as I passed them on to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">2 Peter 3:1-2</a></span><br />Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking / by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20-21</a></span><br />You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. / I 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1</a></span><br />Finally, 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">1 Corinthians 15:1-2</a></span><br />Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm. / By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17</a></span><br />But you, beloved, remember what was foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Hebrews 13:7</a></span><br />Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-9.htm">Deuteronomy 4:9</a></span><br />Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-4.htm">Psalm 78:4-7</a></span><br />We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed. / For He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, / that the coming generation would know them—even children yet to be born—to arise and tell their own children ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/4-6.htm">Joshua 4:6-7</a></span><br />to serve as a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ / you are to tell them, ‘The waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters were cut off.’ Therefore these stones will be a memorial to the Israelites forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-14.htm">Exodus 12:14</a></span><br />And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-12.htm">Deuteronomy 6:12</a></span><br />be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Moreover I will endeavor that you may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.</p><p class="hdg">I will.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/31-19.htm">Deuteronomy 31:19-29</a></b></br> Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/24-24.htm">Joshua 24:24-29</a></b></br> And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1-20</a></b></br> Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, <i>is yet</i> young and tender, and the work <i>is</i> great: for the palace <i>is</i> not for man, but for the LORD God… </p><p class="hdg">these.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">2 Peter 1:4-7,12</a></b></br> Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/3-13.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">Always</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-10.htm">Best</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">Care</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/9-31.htm">Decease</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">Departure</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">Diligent</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">Effort</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Enable</a> <a href="/galatians/2-17.htm">Endeavor</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-11.htm">Endeavour</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-9.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-7.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/james/1-13.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-7.htm">Power</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Recall</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_peter/2-9.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">Always</a> <a href="/genesis/23-6.htm">Best</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">Care</a> <a href="/1_john/1-2.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/9-31.htm">Decease</a> <a href="/exodus/16-1.htm">Departure</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">Diligent</a> <a href="/jude/1-3.htm">Effort</a> <a href="/revelation/12-14.htm">Enable</a> <a href="/jude/1-22.htm">Endeavor</a> <a href="/luke/13-24.htm">Endeavour</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/genesis/16-10.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_john/2-10.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/genesis/11-6.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-2.htm">Recall</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-20.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_john/5-21.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">2 Peter 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_peter/1-1.htm">Peter confirms the hope of the increase of God's grace,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">exhorts them, by faith, and good works, to make their calling sure;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">whereof he is careful to remind them, knowing that his death is at hand;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><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></span><br></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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The Greek word for "effort" suggests a zealous and earnest endeavor. Peter is emphasizing the importance of his mission to remind believers of the truths of the faith. This reflects the biblical principle of perseverance in teaching and discipleship, as seen in Paul's exhortation to Timothy to "preach the word" (<a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a>).<p><b>to ensure that after my departure</b><br>"Departure" here refers to Peter's impending death. The term used can also mean "exodus," which connects to the idea of leaving this world for the next, similar to how Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt. Peter is aware of his mortality, echoing Jesus' prediction of his death (<a href="/john/21-18.htm">John 21:18-19</a>). This awareness drives his urgency to leave a lasting legacy of faith.<p><b>you will be able to recall these things</b><br>Peter's concern is for the believers to remember the teachings of Christ and the apostolic doctrine. This aligns with the Jewish tradition of oral and written transmission of teachings, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-9</a>, where the Israelites are instructed to remember God's commandments. The emphasis on memory underscores the importance of scripture and tradition in maintaining faith.<p><b>at all times</b><br>The phrase suggests a continuous and enduring remembrance. This is not just a call for occasional reflection but a constant awareness and application of the teachings. It reflects the biblical theme of meditating on God's word "day and night" (<a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a>). Peter's intent is for the believers to integrate these truths into their daily lives, ensuring spiritual growth and steadfastness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>The apostle Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, is the author of this epistle. He is writing to encourage and remind believers of the truths of the faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/recipients_of_the_epistle.htm">Recipients of the Epistle</a></b><br>The letter is addressed to Christians who have received faith through the righteousness of God and Savior Jesus Christ. They are likely facing challenges and need encouragement to remain steadfast.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter's_departure.htm">Peter's Departure</a></b><br>Peter refers to his impending death, which he sees as a departure. This reflects his awareness of his mortality and his desire to leave a lasting legacy of faith.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a></b><br>The context of the early church, which was growing and facing various challenges, including false teachings and persecution.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_teachings_of_jesus.htm">The Teachings of Jesus</a></b><br>The core teachings and truths that Peter wants the believers to remember and hold onto after his departure.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembrance.htm">The Importance of Remembrance</a></b><br>Peter emphasizes the need for believers to remember the truths of the faith. This is crucial for spiritual growth and stability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Like Peter, Christians should consider the legacy they leave behind. Are we imparting the truths of the faith to others?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_departure.htm">Preparation for Departure</a></b><br>Peter's awareness of his mortality prompts him to ensure the continuity of faith. Believers should live with an eternal perspective, preparing for their own departure by investing in others spiritually.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_effort_in_faith.htm">The Role of Effort in Faith</a></b><br>Peter's commitment to making "every effort" highlights the active role believers must take in their spiritual lives. Faith requires diligence and intentionality.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_recollection.htm">The Power of Recollection</a></b><br>The ability to recall spiritual truths is vital for facing life's challenges. Regular study and meditation on Scripture help embed these truths in our hearts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_peter_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_2_peter_1's_effort_resolved.htm">Some argue 2 Peter 1 contradicts other scriptures by emphasizing human effort ('make every effort' in verse 5) within salvation; how is this tension resolved?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_witness_for_christ_effectively.htm">How can I effectively witness for Christ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_conquer_my_pride.htm">How can you demonstrate your knowledge effectively?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_2_peter_2_15_and_numbers_22-24_inconsistent.htm">2 Peter 2:15 references Balaam; are there inconsistencies compared to his Old Testament narrative in Numbers 22-24?</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>(15) <span class= "bld">Moreover I will endeavour.</span>--The verse requires re-arranging. "Always" (or better, <span class= "ital">at all times</span>) belongs to "may be able," not to "have in remembrance;" and perhaps "moreover" is not quite right. Better, <span class= "ital">But I will endeavour that ye</span> <span class= "ital">may at all times also</span> (as well as now) <span class= "ital">have it in your power after my decease to remember these things.</span> To what does this declaration point? The simplest answer is, to his writing this letter, which they might keep and read whenever they liked. (Comp. <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm" title="Yes, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;">2Peter 1:13</a>.) Other suggestions are--to his having copies of this letter distributed; or, writing other letters; or, instructing, St. Mark to write his Gospel; or, commissioning "faithful men" to teach these things. There seems to be nothing either for or against these conjectures. It is a coincidence worth noting that, with the Transfiguration in his mind (<a href="/context/2_peter/1-16.htm" title="For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.">2Peter 1:16-18</a>), he uses, in close succession, two words connected in St. Luke's account of the Transfiguration (<a href="/luke/9-31.htm" title="Who appeared in glory, and spoke of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.">Luke 9:31</a>; <a href="/luke/9-33.htm" title="And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.">Luke 9:33</a>)--"decease" and "tabernacle."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_peter/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance;</span> rather, <span class="accented">but I will also give diligence that ye may be able at every time after my decease to call these things to remembrance.</span> Of the two particles used here the <span class="greek">δέ</span> connects this verso with verse 13; the <span class="greek">καί</span> implies a further resolve. St. Peter will not only stir up the minds of his readers during his life, but he will give diligence to enable them to call to remembrance, after his death, the truths which he had preached. These words may refer simply to the present Epistle; but it seems more natural to understand them of an intention to commit to writing the facts of the gospel history; if this be so, we have here a confirmation of the ancient tradition that the Second Gospel was written by St. Mark at the dictation of St. Peter. The verb <span class="greek">σπουδάσω</span> is that used in verse 10, and should be translated in the same way; they must give diligence to make their calling and election sure. St. Peter, for his part, will give diligence to furnish them with a lasting record of the truths of Christianity. The adverb <span class="greek">ἑκάστοτε</span>, at every time, whenever there may be need, occurs only here in the New Testament. (For <span class="greek">ἔχειν</span> in the sense of "to be able," compare the Greek of <a href="/mark/14-8.htm">Mark 14:8</a>.) It is remarkable that we have here, in two consecutive verses, two words which remind us of the history of the Transfiguration, "tabernacle," and "decease" (<span class="greek">ἔξοδος</span>; see <a href="/luke/9-31.htm">Luke 9:31</a>). Then Peter proposed to make three tabernacles; then he heard Moses and Elijah speaking of the Lord's decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. The simple unconscious occurrence of these coincidences is a strong proof of the genuineness of our Epistle; it is inconceivable that an imitator of the second century should have shown this delicate skill in adapting his production to the circumstances of the supposed writer. The last words of the verse may mean (and in classical Greek would mean) "to make mention of these things;" but the usual rendering seems more suitable here. St. Peter was anxious rather that his readers should have the truths of the gospel living in their memories, than that they should talk about them; that would follow as a matter of course: "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." Some Roman Catholic commentators think that this passage contains a promise that the apostle would still, after his death, continue to remember the needs of the Church on earth, and to help them by his intercessions; but this interpretation involves a complete dislocation of clauses, and cannot possibly be the true meaning of the words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_peter/1-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will make every effort to ensure</span><br /><span class="grk">σπουδάσω</span> <span class="translit">(spoudasō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4704.htm">Strong's 4704: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hasten, be eager, be zealous. From spoude; to use speed, i.e. To make effort, be prompt or earnest.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[that] after</span><br /><span class="grk">μετὰ</span> <span class="translit">(meta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐμὴν</span> <span class="translit">(emēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1699.htm">Strong's 1699: </a> </span><span class="str2">My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">departure,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔξοδον</span> <span class="translit">(exodon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1841.htm">Strong's 1841: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) an exit, going out, departure from a place; the exodus, (b) death. From ek and hodos; an exit, i.e. death.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔχειν</span> <span class="translit">(echein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be able to recall</span><br /><span class="grk">μνήμην</span> <span class="translit">(mnēmēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3420.htm">Strong's 3420: </a> </span><span class="str2">Memory, remembrance, mention. From mimnesko; memory.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these things</span><br /><span class="grk">τούτων</span> <span class="translit">(toutōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">at all times.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑκάστοτε</span> <span class="translit">(hekastote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1539.htm">Strong's 1539: </a> </span><span class="str2">At every time, always. 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