2 Peter 1:12 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)12 Therefore, I intend to constantly remind you people about these things [i.e., those mentioned in verses 5-11], even though you [already] know them, and have been established in the truth you now possess. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176912 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition12 So I intend always to remind you about these things, although indeed you know them and are firm in the truth that [you] now [hold]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)12 Wherefore I shall be ready always to put you in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the truth which is with you. See the chapterCommon English Bible12 So I’ll keep reminding you about these things, although you already know them and stand secure in the truth you have. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version12 For this reason, I will always begin to admonish you about these things, even though, certainly, you know them and are confirmed in the present truth. See the chapter |
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in [your relationship to] the Lord. It does not trouble me to write the same things to you again, because you will be safer if I do. [Note: These “same things” may refer to warnings against false teachers which Paul had either spoken to them or written about previously].
Dearly loved ones, as I was very eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we share in common, I felt it necessary [instead] to write urging you to contend earnestly for the faith [i.e., the teaching of Christ] which was once and for all delivered [by the apostles, See verse 17] to the saints [i.e., God’s holy people].
The reason I am reminding you [of these things] is so that you will rekindle the gift from God, which is in your life through the laying on my hands. [Note: This “gift” was probably his ordination to serve as an evangelist (See 4:1-5), and in addition, may have included a supernatural “spiritual gift” bestowed by the apostle Paul].