2 Peter 1:12

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.

Cross-references

In 2 Peter 1:15, Peter promises to leave a reminder after his death, fulfilling his commitment in verse 12 to always remind them.

In 2 Peter 1:13, Peter explains why he thinks it's right to remind them — a direct continuation of his stated intent in verse 12.

Later in the same letter, 3:17 warns against losing stability, reinforcing the call to be established.

2 Peter 3:1 Parallel

In 2 Peter 3:1, Peter says his purpose in both epistles is to stir up pure minds by reminder, echoing his promise in 1:12 to remind them.

Jude 1:5 Parallel

Jude 1:5 opens 'I want to remind you', directly echoing Peter's purpose to always remind believers.

1 John 2:21 Parallel

1 John 2:21 explicitly says you know the truth, paralleling 'you know them' as established in the truth.

In Romans 15:15, Paul says he wrote to remind them, directly parallel to Peter's statement that he will remind them.

Colossians 2:7 uses 'established in the faith', directly connecting to being grounded in truth.

1 Peter 5:10 promises God will 'establish you', echoing the same concept of being set firm in the faith.

Hebrews 2:1 Parallel

In Hebrews 2:1, the warning to pay close attention lest we drift away mirrors Peter's resolve to keep reminding his readers of established truth.

Titus 3:1 Parallel

Titus 3:1 commands Titus to remind believers—directly parallel to Peter's own commitment to keep reminding them of the truth.

Romans 1:11 Parallel

Romans 1:11 shows Paul's desire to strengthen believers—similar to Peter's purpose of reminding to establish them in truth.

Mark 8:18 Contrast

Mark 8:18 recounts disciples who saw but did not remember—contrast with Peter's audience who know and are established, yet still need reminding.

Hebrews 13:9 urges strengthening by grace against strange teachings, linking to stability in truth but focused on defense.

Nehemiah 9:17 recounts Israel forgetting God's wonders—contrasting with Peter's effort to prevent such forgetfulness by reminding.

In 1 Timothy 4:6, Paul instructs Timothy to remind the brethren, a similar task of teaching and reminding as Peter undertakes.

In Philippians 3:1, Paul says writing the same things is not tedious and is safe for them, mirroring Peter's determination to remind them without negligence.