2 Peter 1:15
2 Peter 1:15 in Multiple Translations
And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
Yea, I will give diligence that at every time ye may be able after my decease to call these things to remembrance.
And I will take every care so that you may have a clear memory of these things after my death.
I will do my best so that when I'm gone you will always be able to remember these things.
I will endeuour therefore alwayes, that ye also may be able to haue remembrance of these things after my departing.
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.
Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.
Moreover, I will endeavor that ye may be able, after my decease, to have these things always in remembrance.
And I will endeavour, that you frequently have after my decease, whereby you may keep a memory of these things.
Moreover, I will ◄make every effort/try hard► by writing these things down to enable you to remember them at all times after I have died [EUP].
But while I’m still alive in this body, I will do everything I can to keep on telling you these things, so that after I die, you will always remember them.
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Study Notes — 2 Peter 1:15
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- Cross References
- 2 Peter 1:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Peter 1:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Peter 1:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Peter 1:15
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Peter 1:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Peter 1:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Peter 1:15
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Peter 1:15
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Peter 1:15
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Peter 1:15
- Sermons on 2 Peter 1:15
Context — Partakers of the Divine Nature
15And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
16For 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. 17For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”Cross References
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 31:19–29 | Now therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites; have them recite it, so that it may be a witness for Me against them. When I have brought them into the land that I swore to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey, they will eat their fill and prosper. Then they will turn to other gods and worship them, and they will reject Me and break My covenant. And when many troubles and afflictions have come upon them, this song will testify against them, because it will not be forgotten from the lips of their descendants. For I know their inclination, even before I bring them into the land that I swore to give them.” So that very day Moses wrote down this song and taught it to the Israelites. Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end, he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD: “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you. For I know how rebellious and stiff-necked you are. If you are already rebelling against the LORD while I am still alive, how much more will you rebel after my death! Assemble before me all the elders of your tribes and all your officers so that I may speak these words in their hearing and call heaven and earth to witness against them. For I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. And in the days to come, disaster will befall you because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD to provoke Him to anger by the work of your hands.” |
| 2 | Psalms 71:18 | Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. |
| 3 | Joshua 24:24–29 | So the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.” On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance. Joshua recorded these things in the Book of the Law of God. Then he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak that was near the sanctuary of the LORD. And Joshua said to all the people, “You see this stone. It will be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words the LORD has spoken to us, and it will be a witness against you if you ever deny your God.” Then Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance. Some time later, Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died at the age of 110. |
| 4 | 2 Peter 1:12 | Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. |
| 5 | 2 Timothy 2:2 | And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. |
| 6 | 2 Peter 1:4–7 | Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. |
| 7 | Hebrews 11:4 | By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 29:1–20 | Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” Then the leaders of the households, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly. Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name. But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You. For we are foreigners and strangers in Your presence, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. O LORD our God, from Your hand comes all this abundance that we have provided to build You a house for Your holy Name, and all of it belongs to You. I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You. O LORD, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire forever in the intentions of the hearts of Your people, and direct their hearts toward You. And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision.” Then David said to the whole assembly, “Blessed be the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king. |
| 9 | Luke 9:31 | They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. |
2 Peter 1:15 Summary
In 2 Peter 1:15, Peter is saying that he wants to make sure that the believers will be able to remember the important things he has taught them, even after he is gone. He wants to help them have a strong foundation in their faith, so they can stand firm and pass on the truth to others, as seen in Ephesians 4:11-13 and 2 Timothy 2:2. This is similar to what Jesus taught in Matthew 28:20, where He commanded His disciples to teach others to observe all that He had commanded. By remembering and applying the teachings of Scripture, believers can grow in their faith and be a witness to others, as seen in 1 Peter 3:15 and Revelation 12:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Peter mean by 'my departure' in 2 Peter 1:15?
Peter is referring to his own death, as he mentions in 2 Peter 1:14 that his body will soon be laid aside, which is a testament to his mortality, as seen in Psalm 89:48 and Hebrews 9:27.
Why is it important for Peter to ensure the recall of these things after his departure?
Peter wants to ensure that the believers have a firm foundation in their faith, as seen in Ephesians 4:11-13, and that they can recall the teachings and principles he has shared with them, even after he is gone, which is in line with Jesus' command in Matthew 28:20 to teach others to observe all that He has commanded.
How does Peter plan to make every effort to ensure the recall of these things?
Although the verse does not explicitly state how Peter plans to do this, it can be inferred that he will continue to teach, preach, and write to the believers, as seen in 2 Peter 1:12-13, and trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to guide and remind them, as promised in John 14:26 and John 16:13.
What are 'these things' that Peter wants the believers to recall?
The context of 2 Peter 1:15 suggests that 'these things' refer to the teachings and principles that Peter has shared with the believers, including the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, as mentioned in 2 Peter 1:16, which is a testament to the importance of sound doctrine and the need for believers to be grounded in the truth, as seen in 1 Timothy 4:16 and Titus 2:1.
Reflection Questions
- What are some key teachings or principles that you have learned from Scripture or from other believers that you want to recall and pass on to others?
- How can you make every effort to ensure that the teachings and principles you have learned are not forgotten, but are instead passed on to future generations, as seen in Psalm 78:4 and 2 Timothy 2:2?
- What role does the Holy Spirit play in helping you recall and apply the teachings and principles of Scripture, as promised in John 14:26 and John 16:13?
- How can you use your own experiences and testimonies to share the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with others, as seen in 1 Peter 3:15 and Revelation 12:11?
- What are some ways that you can prioritize the recall and application of Scripture in your own life, as encouraged in Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:2?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Peter 1:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Peter 1:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Peter 1:15
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Peter 1:15
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Peter 1:15
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Peter 1:15
Cambridge Bible on 2 Peter 1:15
Barnes' Notes on 2 Peter 1:15
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Peter 1:15
Sermons on 2 Peter 1:15
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2 Peter 1:15 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the importance of remembrance in the Christian faith, as he reflects on 2 Peter 1:15. He explains that Peter was diligent in ensuring that believers would cont |
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Evangelism Conference - Part 2 by Henry Blackaby | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the songs we sing in worship. He shares his experience of being moved to tears by the hymns that describe the mighty deeds |
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The Standing Ordinances of Religion by J.H. Newman | J.H. Newman preaches about the importance of adhering to the Standing Ordinances of Religion, emphasizing the perpetuation of doctrines through ordinances, the embodiment of unseen |
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The Open Hand of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of observing a small duck swimming against a powerful stormy ocean. Through this observation, the speaker reflects on the d |
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Contributions of the 1st and 2nd Awakening by Winkie Pratney | This sermon delves into the importance of surrendering our hearts to God, emphasizing the need for a perfect heart devoted to Him, exploring the concept of holiness and the obligat |
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Old Men Shall Dream Dreams by Carter Conlon | This sermon from Acts chapter 2 emphasizes the power of older individuals to dream divine dreams and speak into the lives of the next generation. It highlights the importance of gr |
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My Testimony by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle shares his testimony on the joys of aging, expressing gratitude for the wisdom and peace that come with years. He emphasizes the importance of faith in God, ac |






