2 Peter 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 3

1 Beloved ones, I now write to you this second epistle, in which I stir up your pure mind in a reminder

2 to remember the words having been spoken previously by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Savior by us, the apostles;

3 first, knowing this, that during the last days scoffers will come, going on according to their own lusts,

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Chapter Summary

1 He assures them of the certainty of Christ’s coming for judgment, 8 warning the godly, for the long patience of God, to hasten their repentance.

Key Greek Words

γῆ country, earth(-ly), ground G1093
εἰς against, among, as G1519
Ἓν a(-n, -ny, certain) G1520
ἡγοῦνται account, count, esteem G2233
ὅτι as concerning that, as though, because (that) G3754

Cross-References

People & Context

Purpose of the Second Epistle

Peter writes his second letter to stir up the pure minds of believers, reminding them of the words of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lor…

Scoffers Deny His Coming

In the last days, scoffers walking after their own lusts will mock the promise of Christ's return, claiming that all things continue unchanged since t…

The World That Perished by Water

The scoffers willfully forget that the heavens and earth were formed by God's Word through water, and the ancient world perished when it was flooded, …

Timeline

Purpose of the Second Epistle

Peter writes his second letter to stir up the pure minds of believers, reminding them of the words of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord through the apostles.

2 Peter 3:1-2
Scoffers Deny His Coming

In the last days, scoffers walking after their own lusts will mock the promise of Christ's return, claiming that all things continue unchanged since the beginning of creation.

2 Peter 3:3-4
The World That Perished by Water

The scoffers willfully forget that the heavens and earth were formed by God's Word through water, and the ancient world perished when it was flooded, demonstrating God's power to intervene.

2 Peter 3:5-6

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