2 Peter 1:15
“Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.”
What does 2 Peter 1:15 mean?
Peter is committing himself to leave behind a permanent record of Jesus's teachings so the church won't forget them after he's gone. He knows his time is running short (this letter hints at his coming death), so he's determined to write things down carefully and make them stick in people's minds. It's the act of someone who loves deeply and wants to ensure that what matters most doesn't fade away when he can no longer teach face to face. This letter itself, along with what became the Gospel of Mark, represents Peter following through on this promise to be remembered by the community he cared for.