But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened.

Peter remembered and said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered.”

And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

Because of this I remind you to rekindle God’s gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands.

Immediately a rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered what Jesus had said to him: “Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And he broke down and wept.

For this reason, I have sent Timothy to you, who is my dear and faithful son in the Lord. He will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church.