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Timothy Maas
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In full awareness of his own mortality, Peter wanted to make every effort while he was still living to assure that his teachings about Jesus (including such events as the Transfiguration, which he referenced in verses 16-18, immediately after the verses cited in the question) would always remain with those to whom he preached, and would also in turn be passed on by them to succeeding generations.
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