I said before when I was present the second time and now, though absent, I say again to those who sinned previously and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare anyone,

From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing abroad (in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia) who are chosen

I stir

Indeed, as long as I am in this tabernacle, I consider it right to stir you up by way of a reminder,

Because of this I remind you to rekindle God's gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands.

Pure

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

A psalm by Asaph. Certainly God is good to Israel, and to those whose motives are pure!

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

Way

Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have.

General references

Now Jesus performed many other miraculous signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not recorded in this book.