2 Peter 1:12-15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:12

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... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:13

Yea, I think it meet - I think it becomes me as an apostle. It is my appropriate duty; a duty which is felt the more as the close of life draws near.As long as I am in this tabernacle - As long as I live; as long as I am in the body. The body is called a tabernacle, or tent, as that in which the soul resides for a little time. See the notes at 2 Corinthians 5:1.To stir you up, by putting you in remembrance - To excite or arouse you to a diligent performance of your duties; to keep up in your... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:14

Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle - That I must die. This he knew, probably, because he was growing old, and was reaching the outer period of human life. It does not appear that he had any express revelation on the point.Even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me - See the notes at John 21:18-19. This does not mean that he had any new revelation on the subject, showing him that he was soon to die, as many of the ancients supposed; but the idea is, that the time drew near... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:15

Moreover, I will endeavour - I will leave such a permanent record of my views on these subjects that you may not forget them. He meant not only to declare his sentiments orally, but to record them that they might be perused when he was dead. He had such a firm conviction of the truth and value of the sentiments which he held, that he would use all the means in his power that the church and the world should not forget them.After my decease - My “exodus,” (ἔξοδον exodon;) my journey out; my... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:12-14

2 Peter 1:12-14. Wherefore Considering the evil consequent on the want or neglect of these graces, and the benefit which will arise from the exercise of them; since everlasting destruction would be the consequence of your lukewarmness and sloth, and everlasting glory will be the fruit of your earnestness and diligence, I will not be negligent, &c. Therefore he wrote another letter so soon after the former; to put you in remembrance of those things, though, as I am aware, you ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:15

2 Peter 1:15. Moreover I will endeavour By writing these things in this epistle, and by every other means in my power, while it pleases God to continue me among you; that ye may be able Through frequently reading what I here write; after my decease to have these things always in remembrance “The apostle’s care in this was highly commendable; because the most important truths, if they are not remembered, have no influence on the mind. The gradation in this passage is beautiful. He... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 1:1-15

1:1-21 GOD’S POWER AT WORK IN BELIEVERSThe truly Christian character (1:1-15)In his righteousness, God has given all Christians, from elderly apostles to new converts, equal blessing through the gospel (1:1-2). He has also given them everything they need to live lives of holiness in a world that is corrupt through uncontrolled passions. The lives of believers must be in keeping with the life of God that has been given them. God’s promises are the assurance of his help in reaching this goal... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 1:12

not . App-105 . negligent . Greek. ameleo . See 1 Timothy 4:14 . put . . . in remembrance . Greek. hupomimnesko. See John 14:26 . know . App-132 . established . Compare 1 Peter 5:10 . the present truth = the truth which is present (Compare 2 Peter 1:9 ), i.e. which is your possession. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 1:13

meet = just. App-191 . as long as = for ( App-104 ) such (time) as. tabernacle . Greek. skenoma . See Acts 7:46 . stir . . . u p. App-178 . ' by putting you in = in. remembrance . Greek. hupomnesis. See 2 Timothy 1:5 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 1:14

shortly . Greek. tachinos. Only here and 2 Peter 2:1 (swift). I must put off = is the putting off of. Greek. apothesis. See 1 Peter 3:21 . hath . Omit, and supply "also". shewed = declared. Greek. deloo. See 1 Corinthians 1:11 . Compare John 21:18 , John 21:19 . read more

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