In urging Christians to be alert, Peter likely had in mind what he had heard Jesus say to His apostles a few days before His death: “Keep looking, keep awake, for you do not know when the appointed time is. ” ​ — Mark 13: 33.
Kui Peetrus innustas kristlasi valvel olema, olid tal ilmselt meeles Jeesuse sõnad, mida too oli öelnud apostlitele mõned päevad enne oma surma: „Vaadake ette, olge valvel, sest te ei tea, millal see aeg on käes! ”.