So the churches (groups of believers) were becoming stronger in the faith and were growing bigger every day.
2 Peter 1:12 - Easy To Read Version You know these things. You are very strong in the truth you have. But I will always help you to remember these things. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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]. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible So I’ll keep reminding you about these things, although you already know them and stand secure in the truth you have. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For which cause I will begin to put you always in remembrance of these things: though indeed you know them, and are confirmed in the present truth. |
So the churches (groups of believers) were becoming stronger in the faith and were growing bigger every day.
And now, my brothers and sisters, be happy in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it will help you to be more ready.
You have faith in Christ and love God’s people because of the hope you have. You know that the things you hope for are saved for you in heaven. You learned about this hope when you heard the true teaching, the Good News {\cf2\super [3]}
You must depend on Christ only. Life and strength come from him. You were taught the truth. You must continue to be sure of that true teaching. And always be thankful.
Tell these things to the brothers and sisters there. This will show that you are a good servant of Christ Jesus. You will show that you are made strong by the words of faith and good teaching that you have followed.
That is why I want you to remember the gift God gave you. God gave you that gift when I put my hands on {\cf2\super [3]} you. Now I want you to use that gift and let it grow more and more, like a small flame grows into a fire.
Remember those days when you first learned the truth. You had a hard struggle with many sufferings, but you continued strong.
Don’t let all kinds of strange teachings lead you into the wrong way. Your hearts should be strengthened by God’s grace (kindness), not by obeying rules about foods. Obeying those rules doesn’t help people.
Yes, you will suffer for a short time. But after that, God will make everything right. He will make you strong. He will support you and keep you from falling. He is the God that gives all grace (kindness). He called you to share in his glory in Christ. That glory will continue forever.
Silas will bring this letter to you. I know that he is a faithful brother \{in Christ\}. I wrote this short letter to encourage you. I wanted to tell you that this is the true grace (kindness) of God. Stand strong in that grace.
I think it is right for me to help you remember these things while I am still living here on earth.
I will try the best I can to help you remember these things always. I want you to be able to remember these things after I am gone.
My friends, this is the second letter I have written to you. I wrote both letters to you to help your honest minds remember something.
Dear friends, you already know about this. So be careful. Don’t let those evil people lead you away by the wrong things they do. Be careful so that you will not fall from your strong \{faith\}.
Why do I write to you? Do I write because you don’t know the truth? No! I write this letter because you do know the truth. And you know that no lie comes from the truth.