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Verse 15. _MOREOVER, I WILL ENDEAVOUR_] And is not this endeavour seen
in these two epistles? By leaving these among them, even after his
decease, they had _these things always in_ _remembrance_.
_A...
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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 tha...
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ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATIONS
I. THE GRACIOUS PROVISIONS OF GOD
CHAPTER 1
_ 1. God's gracious provisions in Christ (2 Peter 1:1)_
2. The development of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:5)
3. The promises o...
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So long as he lives, it is his duty as an apostle to impress these
truths upon them, especially since he anticipates a sudden death. ( 2
PETER 1:14. SWIFTLY: render suddenly the reference is to the
pr...
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THE MAN WHO OPENED DOORS (2 Peter 1:1)
_ 1:1 Symeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, writes this
letter to those to whom there has been allotted a faith equal in
honour and privilege wit...
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It is for this reason that I intend constantly to remind you of these
things, although you already know them, and although you are already
firmly established in the truth which you possess. I think it...
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ENDEAVOUR. Same as "give diligence", 2 Peter 1:10.
DECEASE. Greek. _exodos._ See Luke 9:31.
TO HAVE, &C. = to make remembrance (Greek. _mneme._ Only here) of
these things.
ALWAYS. at every time. Gr...
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_Moreover I will endeavour that you may be able after my decease_ The
word "endeavour" in the modern sense is perhaps slightly too weak, the
Greek verb implying diligent and earnest effort. In the Gre...
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ΣΠΟΥΔΆΣΩ ΔῈ ΚΑῚ ἙΚΆΣΤΟΤΕ … “I will take
measures (besides reminding you while I am alive) that you shall have
the means of reminding yourselves of these truths whenever you please,
after my death.” In...
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DISCOURSE: 2421
A PASTORAL ADMONITION
2 Peter 1:12. 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. Y...
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TO HAVE THESE THINGS ALWAYS IN REMEMBRANCE.— The things which they
were to have always in remembrance, were, the necessity of
experiencing and practising the graces and virtues of the Christian
life,...
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2 PETER 1:15 YEA, I WILL GIVE DILIGENCE THAT AT EVERY TIME YE MAY BE
ABLE AFTER MY DECEASE TO CALL THESE THINGS TO REMEMBRANCE.
_Expanded Translation_
But I will give forth earnest effort so that af...
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Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to
have these things always in remembrance.
ENDEAVOUR - `use my diligence' [ spoudasoo (G4704)], as 2 Peter 1:10,
the field in which m...
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VERSE 15. MOREOVER I WILL ENDEAVOR.
A determination is here expressed of leaving behind him after his
death the means by which these exhortations to, and reminder of,
duties to be performed by the sa...
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1 The introduction of the name Simeon, before Peter, and slave in
addition to apostle, gives us a clue to the character of this second
epistle. The emphasis is laid on practice rather than precept. It...
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GREEETING. THANKSGIVING. EXHORTATION TO PROGEESS IN RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM
ONE WHO REMEMBERS JESUS CHRIST
2 Peter 1 may be subdivided into two parts: (_a_) 2 Peter 1:1,
greeting followed by a declaration...
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JESUS WILL RETURN
PETER’S SECOND LETTER
_HILDA BRIGHT AND HELEN POCOCK_
ABOUT THIS LETTER
THE WRITER
Peter wrote this letter. His name used to be Simon, but Jesus changed
it to Peter (John 1:42...
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MOREOVER I WILL ENDEAVOUR. — The verse requires re-arranging.
“Always” (or better, _at all times_) belongs to “may be able,”
not to “have in remembrance;” and perhaps “moreover” is not
quite right. Be...
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(12-15) Transition from the exhortation just concluded to the argument
that follows, closely and naturally connected with both....
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CHAPTER 21
THE VOICE HEARD IN THE HOLY MOUNT
2 Peter 1:12
UP to this point the Apostle has spoken of God's abundant grace and
the consequent duties of believers. And he has set forth these duties
in...
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_The aim of the writer, and the urgency of his message_. “You are
already acquainted with and established in the truth, so far as
revealed to you, but, in view of the great issues, I shall always be
p...
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σπουδάσω. The form is used by Polybius and later writers for
the classical σπουδάσομαι. ἑκάστοτε goes with
ἔχειν = “on each occasion when you have need”. The word is
found apparently in the same sense...
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“EYE-WITNESSES OF HIS MAJESTY”
2 Peter 1:12
Peter could never forget what the Master had predicted of his death.
See John 21:18. Oh, that in our death, whatever be its mode, we may
glorify God! The f...
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This Epistle was addressed to the same persons as was the first. Its
purpose was to strengthen them in view of dangers threatening them
within the Church. The apostle addressed them as having 'like pr...
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PETER'S PERSONAL CONCERN
Because Peter wanted his readers to receive the blessing of heaven, he
wrote to remind them of some truths they already knew. It is the job
of those proclaiming the truth to e...
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_That you frequently have after my decease, [5] &c. Some expounded
these words to signify: I will have you frequently in my thoughts, and
remember you, praying for you after my death. But this does no...
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"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. (13) Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this ta...
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In the second Epistle of Peter (and here I must be brief, because of
the hour; and I may be brief because Jude will afford us a further
consideration of it) we have the same substantial truth of God's...
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The Second Epistle of Peter is even more simple than the First. Like
those of Jude and John, it is written essentially with a view to the
seducers, who, with large promises of liberty, beguiled souls...
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MOREOVER, I WILL ENDEAVOUR,.... He signifies, that he should not only
use all diligence to stir them up to, and put them in remembrance of
the necessary duties of their calling while he was alive, but...
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Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have
these things always in remembrance.
Ver. 15. _After my decease_] Gr. εξοδον, my exodus, or passage
to heaven. The apostle in thi...
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_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 readi...
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THESE THINGS; the truths and duties he had inculcated. One of the best
ways of doing the greatest good for time and eternity, is to lead all
people, as far as possible, rightly to understand and perma...
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THE RELIABILITY OF THE GOSPEL AND OF THE PROPHECY.
The apostles as witnesses of Christ's majesty:...
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MOREOVER, I WILL ENDEAVOR THAT YE MAY BE ABLE AFTER MY DECEASE TO HAVE
THESE THINGS ALWAYS IN REMEMBRANCE....
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Peter writes not only as an apostle (as in his first epistle), but as
a bondman and apostle. So authority is not only stressed, but
lowliness of subjection, a precious reminder in days of deter-mined...
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_2 Peter 1:15 ‘And. will also be diligent that at any time after my
departure you may be able to call these things to mind.'_
‘DILIGENT' -‘to exert one's self, endeavor' (Thayer p. 585)
‘they must giv...
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12-15 We must be established in the belief of the truth, that we may
not be shaken by every wind of doctrine; and especially in the truth
necessary for us to know in our day, what belongs to our peac...
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THESE THINGS; the doctrine before delivered concerning faith in
Christ, the practice of good works, and their continuance in both.
ALWAYS; this may be joined either to ENDEAVOUR, and so relate to the...
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2 Peter 1:15 Moreover G1161 G2532 careful G4704 (G5692) ensure G2192
(G5721) you G5209 always G1539 have...
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‘Yes, I will give diligence that at every time you may be able after
my exodus to call these things to remembrance.'
He is concerned that after his death they would still continue to have
in remembra...
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PETER EMPHASISES HIS WILLINGNESS TO CONTINUE EXHORTING THEM, AND THE
RIGHTNESS OF DOING SO, AND HE PROMISES THAT HE WILL PURSUE IT WITH
TRUE DILIGENCE (2 PETER 1:12)
Peter now stresses his readiness a...
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2 Peter 1:15. BUT I SHALL ALSO GIVE DILIGENCE (or, _diligently
provide)_ THAT AT ALL TIMES YE MAY BE ABLE AFTER MY DECEASE TO CALL UP
THE MEMORY OF THESE THINGS. The A. V. is slightly at fault here bo...
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The writer next expresses his resolution to use the brief portion of
life now remaining to him in recalling the attention of his readers to
the great truths to which he has been referring, and in maki...
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Peter may also have had an intimation by vision of his approaching
death (cf. the legend _Domine quo vadis_) as Paul often did (Acts
16:9; Acts 18:9; Acts 21:11; Acts 23:11
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2 Peter 1:9. _But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot
see afar off,_
He is short-sighted; he has some light, and some physical sight, but
he cannot see to a distance; spiritually, he is...
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2 Peter 1:1. _Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ,
to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the
righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:_
Peter here...
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CONTENTS: The great Christian virtues. God's Word exalted.
CHARACTERS: God, Christ, Peter.
CONCLUSION: The Christian should be diligent to add one Christian
grace to another that he may bring glory...
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2 Peter 1:1. _Simon Peter,_ the Greek is Symeon, as in two other
places of the Greek text. _To them that have obtained like precious
faith,_ the christians of every name. _Through the righteousness of...
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A WAY FOR YOU TO REMEMBER. By putting His word in a written form, God
(working through Peter and the other writers) gave mankind a _magic
door_ through which they may come again and again to learn God...
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2 PETER—NOTE ON 2 PETER 1:12 Peter’s Reminder to the Churches.
Peter contrasts the truth about Christ and the falsehood of man-made
myths. In light of this certain truth, the church should focus on
li...
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_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_
2 Peter 1:12. PRESENT TRUTH.—Not some particular phase of truth, but
the truth which you have and hold.
2 Peter 1:14. SHOWED ME.—The reference cannot be to John 21:18,...
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EXPOSITION
2 PETER 1:1
SIMON PETER. "Symeon" seems to be the best-supported spelling in this
place. The same form of the name is found in Luke 2:25 and Acts 13:1;
it also occurs in...
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Second Peter.
Simon Peter (2 Peter 1:1),
The name Simon, of course, was the given name. Peter is the name that
Jesus gave to him. He is,
a bondslave and an apostle (2 Peter 1:1)
It seems that bond...
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1 Chronicles 29:1; 2 Peter 1:12; 2 Peter 1:4; 2 Timothy 2:2;...
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Ye may be able [ε χ ε ι ν υ μ α ς]. Lit., that you may have
it. A similar use of have, in the sense of to be able, occurs Mark
14:8. The same meaning is also foreshadowed in Matthew 18:25, had not
to...
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A CALL TO GREATER THINGS
2 Peter 1:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
1. The author of the Epistle. It is most refreshing and certainly
inspiring to open the Bible and find an Epistle which is indited by
the Hol...
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That ye may be able — By having this epistle among you....