Now I am old and my hair is gray.But I know that you won’t leave me, God.I will tell each new generationabout your power and greatness.
2 Peter 1:15 - Easy To Read Version 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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Moreover, I will diligently endeavor [to see to it] that [even] after my departure (decease) you may be able at all times to call these things to mind. American Standard Version (1901) Yea, I will give diligence that at every time ye may be able after my decease to call these things to remembrance. Common English Bible I’m eager for you always to remember these things after my death. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, I will present a work for you to have, so that, frequently after my passing, you may call to mind these things. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I will endeavour, that you frequently have after my decease, whereby you may keep a memory of these things. |
Now I am old and my hair is gray.But I know that you won’t leave me, God.I will tell each new generationabout your power and greatness.
Suppose a person is suing you, and you are going with him to court. You should try hard to settle it on the way. If you don’t settle it, he may take you to the judge. And the judge will throw you into jail.
Moses and Elijah were shining bright too. They were talking with Jesus about his death that would happen in Jerusalem.
You have heard the things that I have taught. Many other people heard those things too. You should teach those same things. Give those teachings to some people you can trust. Then they will be able to teach those things to other people.
Cain and Abel both offered sacrifices {\cf2\super [143]} to God. But Abel offered a better sacrifice to God because Abel had faith. God said he was pleased with the things Abel offered. And so God called Abel a good man because Abel had faith. Abel died, but through his faith he is still speaking.
You know these things. You are very strong in the truth you have. But I will always help you to remember these things.