I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder — the body serves as the temporary vessel for apostolic ministry; Peter's awareness of mortality (likely written near his martyrdom) lends urgency to his teaching. To stir you up (exegeírō) suggests awakening from spiritual drowsiness rather than rousing from sleep. The reminder function acknowledges that readers know the truth but need activation.

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