“although knowing (them) and having been strengthened in connection with the truth present (with you)” (Lenski).3 The particle “though” (kaiper) marks a concession and is a delicate indication of Peter’s concern to acknowledge the true status of his readers (cf. Rom. 15:14–15; 1 John 2:21; Jude 5). His concern for them is, “Remember what you know, and be what you are.”4 “Ye know” (eidotas,5 “knowing”) denotes knowledge that is present to the mind, while the use of ginoskontes would have suggested