2 Peter 1:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

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

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,...
2 Peter 1:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(9) 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. (9) An amplifying of the conclusion joined wit...
2 Peter 1:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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 t...
2 Peter 1:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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...
2 Peter 1:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

12. Wherefore I will not be negligent. As we seem to distrust either the memory or the attention of those whom we often remind of the same thing, the Apostle makes this modest excuse, that he...
2 Peter 1:12 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2421 A PASTORAL ADMONITION 2 Peter 1:12-15 . Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you, always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the presen...
2 Peter 1:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. Wherefore I will not be negligent - He had already...
2 Peter 1:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Wherefore— That is, "Because in this way alone you can have an admittance into Christ's everlasting kingdom." I will not be negligent, by a common figure signifies, "I will make use of the greate...
2 Peter 1:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. Wherefore - as these graces are so necessary t...
2 Peter 1:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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 1:1-11 , greeting followed by a d...
2 Peter 1:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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 th...
2 Peter 1:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 21 THE VOICE HEARD IN THE HOLY MOUNT 2 Peter 1:12-18 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...
2 Peter 1:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“Eye-Witnesses of His Majesty” 2 Peter 1:12-21 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...
2 Peter 1:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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 p...
2 Peter 1:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

"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 t...
2 Peter 1:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Wherefore I will not be negligent ,.... The apostle having made use of proper arguments to excite the saints he writes to regard the exhortation he had given, to the diligent exercise of grace, and...
2 Peter 1:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 12. I will not be negligent ] Ministers mu...
2 Peter 1:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
2 Peter 1:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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...
2 Peter 1:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Spiritual Exertions. A. D. 67. 12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in rem...
2 Peter 1:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I will not be negligent; i.e. I will be diligent and careful. Though ye know them: he prevents an objection; q.d. Though ye know these things already, yet being things of great moment, and you be...
2 Peter 1:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘For which reason I will be ready always to put you in remembrance of these things, though you know them, and are established in the truth which is with you.' ‘For which reason.' Because of His glor...
2 Peter 1:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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...
2 Peter 1:12 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

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 he...
2 Peter 1:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
2 Peter 1:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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...
2 Peter 1:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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.
2 Peter 1:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 2:21 ; 1 Peter 5:10 ; 1 Peter 5:12 ; 1 Timothy 4:6 ; 2 Peter 1:13 ; 2 Peter 1:15 ; 2 Peter 3:1 ; 2 Peter 3:17 ; 2 Timothy 1:6 ; Acts 16:5 ; Colossians 2:7 ; Hebrews 10:32 ; Hebrew...
2 Peter 1:12 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

A Call to Greater Things 2 Peter 1:1-21 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...
2 Peter 1:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Wherefore — Since everlasting destruction attends your sloth, everlasting glory your diligence, I will not neglect always to remind you of these things — Therefore he wrote another, so soon after t...

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

2 Peter 1:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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

2 Peter 1:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

2 Peter 1:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Peter 1:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Peter 1:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Peter 1:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Peter 1:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Peter 1:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Peter 1:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Peter 1:12 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Peter 1:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Peter 1:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Peter 1:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Peter 1:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Peter 1:12 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

2 Peter 1:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes