Bible Strands
2 Peter 1:15
And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses early believers, declaring his intent to act after his physical death so they retain his teaching. He frames this urgency against the immediate reality that his earthly life is ending.
The words — σπουδῶ (spoudō) literally means I will be diligent, and ἑκάστοτε (hekastote) translates to at every time. These terms emphasize persistent effort and constant accessibility rather than a single written record.
The thread — This commitment to preserve testimony for future generations echoes the commands in Deuteronomy 31:19 to write and teach a song, Psalm 71:18 to proclaim power to the next generation, and Joshua 24:24 where the people vow to obey God’s voice.
Why it lands — The verse demands active retention of apostolic witness rather than passive reception. Readers must treat the transmitted message as permanently available and consistently applicable.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
Cross-references
- Deuteronomy 31:19 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.
- 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.
- Joshua 24:24 So the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the LORD our God and obey His voice.”
- 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.
- 1 Chronicles 29:1 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.
- Luke 9:31 They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 Peter 1:4 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.