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2Pe 1:14. Ταχινή ἐστιν) is sudden. The present. They who are for a long time sick, are able as yet to feed others. The cross was not about to permit that to Peter. Therefore he first does that which he has to do.-ἀπόθεσις, the laying aside) A violent process, but still wished for. Thus departure, 2Pe 1:15.-ἐδήλωσε, hath disclosed or showed) He had long ago showed this; Joh 21:18-19, When thou shalt be old. The “old age” of Peter was now close at hand. It is possible that some other indication had afterwards been given him.