2 Peter 1:12
For this reason I will be ready at all times to keep your memory of these things awake, though you have the knowledge of them now and are well based in your present faith.
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In Context
11For so the way will be open to you into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Cross References
Romans 15:14And I myself am certain of you, brothers, that you are full of what is good, complete in all knowledge, able to give direction to one another.
Colossians 2:7Rooted and based together in him, strong in the faith which the teaching gave you, giving praise to God at all times.
2 Timothy 1:6For this reason I say to you, Let that grace of God which is in you, given to you by my hands, have living power.
Hebrews 13:9Do not be turned away by different strange teachings, because it is good for your hearts to be made strong by grace, and not by meats, which were of no profit to those who took so much trouble over them.
1 Peter 5:12I have sent you this short letter by Silvanus, a true brother, in my opinion; comforting you and witnessing that this is the true grace of God; keep to it.
2 Peter 1:15And I will take every care so that you may have a clear memory of these things after my death.
Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 1:6-12
Spiritual Diligence; Advancement in Holiness. ( a. d. 67.) 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see… Read the whole commentary →