2 Peter 1:13
Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;
Cross-references
Verse 12 states Peter's intention to remind, and verse 13 repeats that purpose in similar terms.
In 2 Peter 1:14, Peter explains his impending death as the reason he must now stir them up—directly connecting his present urgency to his future absence.
In 2 Peter 3:1, Peter explicitly says he writes both epistles to stir up their pure minds by remembrance—directly restating the purpose from 1:13.
2 Corinthians 5:1-4 develops the tent metaphor for the body—Paul's longing for the heavenly dwelling expands Peter's reference to being 'in this body.'
In 2 Corinthians 5:8, Paul expresses willingness to be absent from the body and present with the Lord—echoing Peter's awareness of soon leaving his body.
2 Samuel 23:1 introduces David's last words; Peter's letter functions as his farewell testament, echoing a dying leader's final charge.
1 Kings 2:1 shows David commanding Solomon before death; Peter similarly gives final instructions to his readers before his departure.
2 Corinthians 5:4 uses the same 'tent' metaphor for the body — Paul groans in his earthly tent, Peter reminds while in his. Shared imagery of mortal dwelling.
2 Timothy 2:14 charges Timothy to 'remind them' — Paul and Peter both stress the role of repetition and reminder in ministry.
Deuteronomy 4:22 has Moses acknowledging his death in the land; Peter likewise recognizes his impending death, creating a parallel of final words.
Deuteronomy 31:2 records Moses' limitation and imminent death; Peter expresses similar awareness of his time in the body ending.
Hebrews 2:1 urges paying close attention to what was heard — Peter's reminder serves a similar purpose of keeping the faith alive. Thematic parallel.
Revelation 2:5 calls the church to 'remember' and repent — Peter also aims to stir them by reminder. Both stress active recall.
Revelation 3:3 commands 'remember... what you received' and repent — Peter's reminder echoes the same urgent call to recall foundational truth.