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Therefore I will be ready always to remind you concerning these things, though knowing them and having been strengthened in the truth being present in you. <a href="/kjv/2_peter/1.htm">King James Bible</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. <a href="/nkjv/2_peter/1.htm">New King James Version</a> For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. <a href="/nasb_/2_peter/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them and have been established in the truth which is present with you. <a href="/nasb/2_peter/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. <a href="/nasb77/2_peter/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Therefore, I shall always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. <a href="/lsb/2_peter/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been strengthened in the truth which is present with you. <a href="/amp/2_peter/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth which is held firmly in your grasp. <a href="/csb/2_peter/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore I will always remind you about these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. <a href="/hcsb/2_peter/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore I will always remind you about these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you have. <a href="/asv/2_peter/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_peter/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You are holding firmly to the truth you were given. But I am still going to remind you of these things. <a href="/erv/2_peter/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/2_peter/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Therefore, I will always remind you about these qualities, although you already know about them and are well-grounded in the truth that you now have. <a href="/gnt/2_peter/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> And so I will always remind you of these matters, even though you already know them and are firmly grounded in the truth you have received. <a href="/isv/2_peter/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore, I intend to keep on reminding you about these things, even though you already know them and are firmly established in the truth that you now have. <a href="/msb/2_peter/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore I will not neglect to remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. <a href="/net/2_peter/1.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/2_peter/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore I will be ready always to remind you of these things, though you know them, and are established in the present truth. <a href="/wbt/2_peter/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the present truth. <a href="/wey/2_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this reason I shall always persist in reminding you of these things, although you know them and are stedfast believers in truth which you already possess. <a href="/web/2_peter/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore I will not be negligent to remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the present truth. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_peter/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you about these things, although you have known [them] and have been established in the present truth, <a href="/blb/2_peter/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore I will be ready always to remind you concerning these things, though knowing them and having been strengthened in the truth being present in you. <a href="/ylt/2_peter/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Wherefore, I will not be careless always to remind you concerning these things, though, having known them, and having been established in the present truth, <a href="/slt/2_peter/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Wherefore I will not neglect to remind you always of these things, though having known, and being supported in the present truth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_peter/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For which cause I will begin to put you always in remembrance of these things: though indeed you know them, and are confirmed in the present truth. <a href="/cpdv/2_peter/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For this reason, I will always begin to admonish you about these things, even though, certainly, you know them and are confirmed in the present truth. <a href="/nabre/2_peter/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Therefore, I will always remind you of these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth you have. <a href="/nrsvce/2_peter/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Therefore I intend to keep on reminding you of these things, though you know them already and are established in the truth that has come to you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_peter/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though you know them well; and you rely on this very truth. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_peter/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And for this reason I do not weary of reminding you concerning this, truly, even though you know these things well and are established on this truth,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_peter/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Wherefore, I will not neglect to remind you always of these things, though you know them, and are established in the present truth. <a href="/godbey/2_peter/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Therefore I will be about to always remind you concerning these things, even though knowing them, and being established in the present truth. <a href="/haweis/2_peter/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Wherefore I will not be negligent continually to remind you of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the present truth. <a href="/mace/2_peter/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for this reason I shall never omit to put you in mind of these things, however knowing you are already, and settled in the truth. <a href="/wey/2_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this reason I shall always persist in reminding you of these things, although you know them and are stedfast believers in truth which you already possess. <a href="/worrell/2_peter/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Wherefore, I shall be always ready to remind you of these things, though ye know them, and have become confirmed in the present truth. <a href="/worsley/2_peter/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Wherefore I will not neglect to put you always in mind of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the present truth. <a href="/parallel/2_peter/1-12.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=110" 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> 11and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 12<a href="/greek/1352.htm" title="1352: Dio (Conj) -- Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/3195.htm" title="3195: mellēsō (V-FIA-1S) -- A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.">I will</a> <a href="/greek/104.htm" title="104: aei (Adv) -- From an obsolete primary noun; ever, by qualification regularly; by implication, earnestly.">always</a> <a href="/greek/5279.htm" title="5279: hypomimnēskein (V-PNA) -- To remind, remember, call to mind. From hupo and mimnesko; to remind quietly, i.e. Suggest to the memory.">remind</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/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutōn (DPro-GNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things,</a> <a href="/greek/2539.htm" title="2539: kaiper (Conj) -- Although, though. From kai and per; and indeed, i.e. Nevertheless or notwithstanding.">even though</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: eidotas (V-RPA-AMP) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">you know them</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4741.htm" title="4741: estērigmenous (V-RPM/P-AMP) -- From a presumed derivative of histemi; to set fast, i.e. to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or to confirm.">are established</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/225.htm" title="225: alētheia (N-DFS) -- From alethes; truth.">truth</a> <a href="/greek/3918.htm" title="3918: parousē (V-PPA-DFS) -- From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property.">you now have.</a> 13I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,…<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="/jude/1-5.htm">Jude 1:5</a> 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. <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1</a> 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. <a href="/1_john/2-21.htm">1 John 2:21</a> 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. <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Romans 15:15</a> However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a> That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church. <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">2 Timothy 2:14</a> Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin. <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">1 Timothy 4:6</a> By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed. <a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Hebrews 10:32</a> Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering. <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">2 Peter 3:1-2</a> 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. <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> 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. <a href="/deuteronomy/4-9.htm">Deuteronomy 4:9</a> 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. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-12.htm">Deuteronomy 6:12</a> be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. <a href="/deuteronomy/8-11.htm">Deuteronomy 8:11</a> Be careful not to forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day. <a href="/psalms/103-2.htm">Psalm 103:2</a> Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— <a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">Psalm 106:7</a> Our fathers in Egypt did not grasp Your wonders or remember Your abundant kindness; but they rebelled by the sea, there at the Red Sea.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Why I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though you know them, and be established in the present truth.I will not.<a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">2 Peter 1:13,15</a> Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; … <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="/romans/15-14.htm">Romans 15:14,15</a> And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another… though.<a href="/1_john/2-21.htm">1 John 2:21</a> I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.<a href="/jude/1-5.htm">Jude 1:5</a> I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not.and be.<a href="/2_peter/3-17.htm">2 Peter 3:17</a> Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.<a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Acts 16:5</a> And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.<a href="/colossians/2-7.htm">Colossians 2:7</a> Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">Already</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">Although</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">Always</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-10.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Based</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-17.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">Careless</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">Established</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">Intend</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-9.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-6.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Negligent</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Persist</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-8.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-9.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-15.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Remind</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">Reminding</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm">Stedfast</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">Times</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Already</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-5.htm">Although</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-15.htm">Always</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">Based</a> <a href="/1_john/2-19.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/genesis/31-24.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Careless</a> <a href="/genesis/6-18.htm">Established</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/jude/1-5.htm">Intend</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-15.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">Negligent</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-19.htm">Persist</a> <a href="/revelation/2-25.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">Present</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-2.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/jude/1-5.htm">Remind</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">Reminding</a> <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">Stedfast</a> <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">Times</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-2.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">Wherefore</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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The "these things" likely refer to the qualities and virtues listed earlier in the chapter (<a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5-7</a>), which are essential for a fruitful Christian life. This reflects the pastoral concern of Peter, ensuring that believers remain steadfast in their faith. The use of "therefore" connects this reminder to the preceding verses, where Peter discusses the divine power and promises given to believers.even though you know them Peter acknowledges that his audience is already familiar with the teachings he is reiterating. This suggests a mature Christian community that has been well-instructed. The phrase underscores the necessity of continual reinforcement of spiritual truths, as human nature is prone to forgetfulness and distraction. This aligns with the biblical principle found in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-9</a>, where God's commands are to be constantly taught and remembered.and are established in the truth you now have The term "established" indicates a firm foundation in the faith, suggesting that the recipients of the letter have a solid understanding and acceptance of the gospel. This reflects the early church's emphasis on doctrinal stability amidst false teachings, a theme prevalent in the epistle. The "truth you now have" points to the apostolic teaching and the gospel message, which is consistent with the truth revealed in Jesus Christ (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). This phrase reassures believers of their secure position in Christ, encouraging them to remain vigilant against heresies.<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 to encourage and remind believers of the truths they have been taught. 2. <a href="/topical/r/recipients_of_the_epistle.htm">Recipients of the Epistle</a> The letter is addressed to believers who have received faith through the righteousness of God and Savior Jesus Christ. They are established in the truth but need reminders to stay vigilant. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_truth.htm">The Truth</a> Refers to the gospel message and the teachings of Jesus Christ that the believers have accepted and are living by.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reminders.htm">The Importance of Reminders</a> Even mature believers need constant reminders of the foundational truths of their faith. This helps prevent complacency and spiritual drift. <a href="/topical/e/established_in_truth.htm">Established in Truth</a> Being established in the truth is not a one-time event but a continuous process. Believers must actively engage with the Word to remain grounded. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_spiritual_leaders.htm">The Role of Spiritual Leaders</a> Leaders in the church have a responsibility to continually remind and teach their congregations, ensuring that the truth remains central in their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_repetition.htm">The Value of Repetition</a> Repetition is a key tool in learning and spiritual growth. Regularly revisiting core doctrines strengthens faith and understanding. <a href="/topical/v/vigilance_against_false_teachings.htm">Vigilance Against False Teachings</a> Constant reminders help believers discern and resist false teachings that may arise, keeping their faith pure and untainted.<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/what_are_your_spiritual_gifts.htm">What are your spiritual gifts?</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_does_1_peter_4_17_fit_universal_judgment.htm">If (1 Peter 4:17) declares judgment begins with God's own people, how is that consistent with verses that imply universal judgment in the future?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_predestination_fit_god's_will.htm">Romans 9 compared with 1 Timothy 2:4: How can predestination be reconciled with God's desire for all to be saved?</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>(12-15) Transition from the exhortation just concluded to the argument that follows, closely and naturally connected with both.(12) I will not be negligent.--According to the right reading, I shall be sure to; because on your doing these things depends your entrance into Christ's kingdom.Though ye know them.--We find the same affectionate delicacy in <a href="/context/romans/15-14.htm" title="And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brothers, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.">Romans 15:14-15</a> (see Notes there); <a href="/1_john/2-21.htm" title="I have not written to you because you know not the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth.">1John 2:21</a>; <a href="/jude/1-5.htm" title="I will therefore put you in remembrance, though you once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not.">Jude 1:5</a>.And be established in the present truth.--Comp. "This is the true grace of God wherein ye stand" (<a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm" title="By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein you stand.">1Peter 5:12</a>), to which it is not impossible that this verse refers; the "always" here looks like a half apology for what his readers might think needless repetition. "The present truth" is an instance of a translation being misleading through its very literalness. The three Greek words are exactly represented, but the sense is misrepresented. The meaning is, not the truth that we are now discussing, the truth before us, but the truth of the gospel that is come unto you (<a href="/context/colossians/1-5.htm" title=" For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;">Colossians 1:5-6</a>), and is present with you: "the faith once for all delivered unto the saints" (<a href="/jude/1-3.htm" title="Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write to you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write to you, and exhort you that you should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints.">Jude 1:3</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_peter/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Wherefore I will net be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things; rather, as in the Revised Version, wherefore I shall be ready. This reading (μελλήσω) is better supported than that of the T.R. (οὐκ ὀμελήσω). (For this use of μέλλειν with the infinitive almost as a periphrasis for the future, compare, in the Greek, <a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Matthew 24:6</a>.) The apostle will take every opportunity of reminding his readers of the truths and duties which he has been describing, and that because faith in those truths and the practice of those duties is the only way to Christ's eternal kingdom. Though ye know them, and be established in the present truth; better, as in the Revised Version, and are established in the truth which is with you. These words seem to imply that St. Peter knew something, through Silvanus (see <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">1 Peter 5:12</a>), of those to whom he was writing; they were not ignorant of the gospel; now they had read his First Epistle, and earlier they had heard the preaching of St. Paul or his companions (comp. <a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Romans 1:13</a>). (For the word rendered "established" (ἐστηριγμένους), comp. <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a>; <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">2 Peter 3:16, 17</a>.) St. Peter seems to have kept ever in his thoughts the solemn charge of the Saviour, "When thou art converted, strengthen (στήριξον) thy brethren" (<a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Luke 22:32</a>). For "the truth which is with you" (παρούση), comp. <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Colossians 1:6</a>. <a href="/commentaries/2_peter/1-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Therefore, Διὸ (Dio) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1352.htm">Strong's 1352: </a> Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. I will μελλήσω (mellēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3195.htm">Strong's 3195: </a> A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. always ἀεὶ (aei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_104.htm">Strong's 104: </a> From an obsolete primary noun; 'ever, 'by qualification regularly; by implication, earnestly. remind ὑπομιμνῄσκειν (hypomimnēskein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5279.htm">Strong's 5279: </a> To remind, remember, call to mind. From hupo and mimnesko; to remind quietly, i.e. Suggest to the memory. you 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. of περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. these things, τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. even though καίπερ (kaiper) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2539.htm">Strong's 2539: </a> Although, though. From kai and per; and indeed, i.e. Nevertheless or notwithstanding. you know [them] εἰδότας (eidotas) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. are established ἐστηριγμένους (estērigmenous) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4741.htm">Strong's 4741: </a> From a presumed derivative of histemi; to set fast, i.e. to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or to confirm. 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 τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine 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. truth ἀληθείᾳ (alētheia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> From alethes; truth. you now have. παρούσῃ (parousē) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3918.htm">Strong's 3918: </a> From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">NT Letters: 2 Peter 1:12 Therefore I will not be negligent (2 Pet. 2P iiP ii Pet) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_peter/1-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Peter 1:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Peter 1:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Peter 1:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Peter 1:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>