Verse 15
Peter wrote this epistle so that after his death his exhortation contained in it would be a permanent reminder to his brethren. It was his "testament" (cf. 2 Tim.). Whether Peter realized God was inspiring this epistle or not, he regarded it as containing very important and helpful information for Christians. We believe God did inspire it and consequently what Peter said of the value of this letter applies to the rest of Scripture as well. We too need reminders of what God has revealed. Mark’s Gospel may also have been in Peter’s mind when he wrote this. [Note: Ibid., 3:1:4; Robertson, 6:155.] There is good evidence that Peter’s preaching formed the basis of the second Gospel.
"Certainly no document would redeem the apostles’ promise so well as a gospel; and if a gospel is meant, the reference can hardly be to any other than that of St. Mark." [Note: Bigg, p. 265.]
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