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The Power of Reminder
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that a key part of Christian teaching is reminding believers of truths they already know. Peter isn't insulting his readers' intelligence; he's acknowledging that even established Christians can forget foundational truths amidst life's distractions. Pastors and teachers provide an essential service by continually bringing these core principles to mind to keep faith strong and active.
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2 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 1:12
18th Century
Theologian
Wherefore I will not be negligent. That is, in view of the importance of these things.
To put you always in remembrance. T…
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 1:12
Wherefore (διο). Since they are possessed of faith that conduces to godliness which they are diligently practising now he insists …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 1:12
19th Century
Bishop
Transition from the exhortation just concluded to the argument that follows, closely and naturally connected with both.
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Peter 1:12
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things.
He who exhorts others to be diligent must not h…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Peter 1:12
Truth needs to be repeated. The future hope is indeed well known to Christians. Yet to “remind” them of it and to exhort them regarding its applica…
John Calvin
On 2 Peter 1:12
16th Century
Theologian
Wherefore I will not be negligent. Since it might seem that we distrust either the memory or the attention of those whom we often remind o…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 1:12
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore I will not be negligent
The apostle having made use of proper arguments to excite the saints he writes to …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Peter 1:12–15
17th Century
Minister
We must be established in the belief of the truth, so that we are not shaken by every wind of doctrine; and especially in the truth necessary for u…