1:12-15), after he had written a prior letter (3:1) to the same readers (probably 1 Peter). 2 Peter 3:8–9 8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and t a thousand years as one day. 1 Simeon 1 Peter, a servant 2 and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a a faith of equal standing with ours b by the righteousness of our c God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 d May grace and peace be multiplied to you e in the knowledge of God and … 13:2; Jude 11; Rev. 11 nTo him be the dominion forever and ever. To those who have obtained aa faith of equal standing with ours bby the righteousness of our cGod and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 dMay grace and peace be multiplied to you ein the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Bible Gateway Plus puts a library of commentaries and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. 4 And when tthe chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the uunfading vcrown of glory. Amen. 14 They have eyes full of adultery,7 ninsatiable for sin. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 7 But pif we walk in the light, qas he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and rthe blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 5 So I exhort the elders among you, mas a fellow elder and na witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: God, Faithfulness Of evangelism, motivation for God's attitude towards people God, Patience Of God, Will Of Punishment, Delayed Hesitation God's Promises Remembering Repentance, Importance Of Restraint Sin, And God's Character Longsuffering Of God Divine Delays Salvation, Possible To All Men Age Of Accountability. 6 and that by means of these the world that then existed pwas deluged with water and qperished. 6:4-6; 10:26, 27; James 4:17]. 15:16; 1 Pet. 22:5, 7; Deut. Confirm Your Calling and Election 4 For if God did not spare uangels when they sinned, but vcast them into hell1 and committed them to chains2 of gloomy darkness wto be kept until the judgment; 9 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he ois blind, having forgotten that he was pcleansed from his former sins. 2 Peter 1 - Simeon* Peter, a servant* and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus … 1 Simeon1 Peter, a servant2 and apostle of Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:3-11 ESV His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions,6 while mthey feast with you. 9 u The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise v as some count slowness, but w is patient toward you, 1 x not wishing that any should perish, but … 15 Forsaking the right way, (AF)they have gone astray. Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of … 19 They promise them (AN)freedom, (AO)but they themselves are slaves[h] of corruption. 13 suffering wrong as kthe wage for their wrongdoing. 2 Peter 1 English Standard Version (ESV) Greeting. 6:5; Titus 1:11], [Rom. To insist that the se… 10 If we say we have not sinned, wwe make him a liar, and xhis word is not in us. 9 then ethe Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials,4 and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment, 13 But according to his promise we are waiting for fnew heavens and a new earth gin which righteousness dwells. 1 aThat which was bfrom the beginning, cwhich we have heard, dwhich we have seen with our eyes, ewhich we looked upon and fhave touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 Peter 3. They have hearts (AD)trained in greed. In 3:1, he referred to this letter ashis ‘second letter’. 5 if he did not spare the ancient world, but xpreserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought ya flood upon the world of the ungodly; 3 This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. 10 and especially fthose who indulge5 in the lust of defiling passion and gdespise authority. 12 Therefore I intend talways to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in uthe truth that you have. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. 2 Peter 1 English Standard Version << 1 Peter 5 | 2 Peter 1 | 2 Peter 2 >> Salutation. For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation.” 3 cthat which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed jour fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become gpartakers of the divine nature, hhaving escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. Read 2 Peter 3 from the ESV Bible online. They have followed (AG)the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved (AH)gain from wrongdoing, 16 but was rebuked for his own transgression; (AI)a speechless donkey spoke with human voice and restrained the prophet's madness. 15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. 3:13; 4:5; Rev. 22 What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The (AU)dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.”. 8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and ta thousand years as one day. 2 Peter was written toward the end of Peter's life (cf. 2 Peter 2:1 English Standard Version (ESV) False Prophets and Teachers. 15 Forsaking the right way, qthey have gone astray. 2 Peter - ESV. They entice unsteady souls. 3 And (F)in their greed they will exploit you (G)with false words. 17 (AJ)These are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm. 1 This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. 11:13; 1 Tim. tTheir condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep. 18 But sgrow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 7 and cif he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked English Standard Version Update. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. 3:20 preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought # ch. Cancel any time. 2 Peter 2 English Standard Version (ESV) False Prophets and Teachers. 1:12-15), after he had written a prior letter to the same readers (probably 1 Peter). (AE)Accursed children! (1) Introducing a letter from Peter, to believers. Ask Us! 16 as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters. 2 Peter Greeting. 9 fResist him, gfirm in your faith, knowing that hthe same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 15 And count lthe patience of our Lord as salvation, just as mour beloved brother Paul also wrote to you naccording to the wisdom given him, 5:9; [Ex. 1 Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 19 And gwe have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention has to a lamp shining in a dark place, until ithe day jdawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 1 Peter 2:2 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 2:2, NIV: "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation," 1 Peter 2:2, ESV: "Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—" 1 Peter 2:2, KJV: "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:" ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 2 Peter 1:10 ESV - Therefore, brothers, be… | Biblia 10 bI am not worthy of the least of all the deeds of steadfast love and all the faithfulness that you have shown to your servant, for with only my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two camps. 2 oshepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,1 pnot under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;2 qnot for shameful gain, but eagerly; 10 And iafter you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, jwho has called you to his keternal glory in Christ, will himself lrestore, mconfirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1:18; Rev. Font Size. 7 But by the same word rthe heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and sdestruction of the ungodly. 4:1; [Matt. 17 uThese are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm. 2 Peter 1 – The Sure Christian Life A. 4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. 3 And rin their greed they will exploit you swith false words. 2:1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.2 And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed.3 And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. 2 Peter 2 English Standard Version False Prophets and Teachers 1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 20:2, 3, 10] cast them into hell # 2:4 Greek Tartarus and committed them to chains # 2:4 Some manuscripts pits of gloomy darkness # Matt. 9 uThe Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise vas some count slowness, but wis patient toward you,1 xnot wishing that any should perish, but ythat all should reach repentance. 8 sIf we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and tthe truth is not in us. English Standard Version 2 Peter 2. 14:3, 4], [2 Cor. Since Peter was martyred during the reign of Nero, his death must have occurred prior to a.d. 68; so it is very likely that he wrote 2 Peter between 65 and 68. 18 For, wspeaking loud boasts of folly, they entice by sensual passions of the flesh those who are barely xescaping from those who live in error. tTo him be the glory both now and to the day of ueternity. 2 Peter 2 English Standard Version << 2 Peter 1 | 2 Peter 2 | 2 Peter 3 >> False Prophets and Teachers. 11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you san entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The error combated is comparable to the kind of heresy present in the first century. 8 aBe sober-minded; bbe watchful. 20 For if, (AP)after they have escaped the defilements of the world (AQ)through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, (AR)the last state has become worse for them than the first. Peterprobably wro… And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Questions. 5:7]; See James 5:5, Num. In both of them gI am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, 3 knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come jin the last days with scoffing, kfollowing their own sinful desires. 2 hthat you should remember the predictions of ithe holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, e“This is my beloved Son,9 with whom I am well pleased,” False Prophets and Teachers. Get an Answer. 10 Therefore, brothers,7 be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and qelection, for if you practice these qualities ryou will never fall. Peter didnot say where he was sending the letter. 23:4; Neh. Verse Concepts. ESV Reader's Bible, Six-Volume Set (Dark Brown Cloth over Board), ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Old and New Testament Sets, 46 Volumes, ESV MacArthur Study Bible, Personal Size, Hardcover, ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Softcover Economy Edition. Cancel any time. wClothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for x“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith iwith virtue,5 and virtue jwith knowledge, False Prophets and Teachers. oThere are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, pas they do the other Scriptures. 24:11], 1 Cor. False Prophets and Teachers 1 But (a) false prophets also arose among the people, (b) just as there will be false teachers among you, who will (c) secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master (d) who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. Bold and willful, they do not tremble gas they blaspheme the glorious ones, 2 Peter 1:10-11 | ESV calling obedience kingdom By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 5 lThis is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that mGod is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 12 (X)But these, like irrational animals, (Y)creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed, blaspheming about matters of which they are ignorant, will also be destroyed in their destruction, 13 suffering wrong as (Z)the wage for their wrongdoing. 16 For we did not follow zcleverly devised amyths when we made known to you bthe power and ccoming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but dwe were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 2 Peter Rank: 1. Your cadversary the devil dprowls around elike a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Learn to live effectively and grow in spiritual discernment. 17 You therefore, beloved, qknowing this beforehand, rtake care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. Theywere Christians who lived in the country that we now call Turkey. 2 Peter 3 The Day of the Lord Will Come. 3:1 This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. 2 Peter 2. 1. 21 For (AS)it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from (AT)the holy commandment delivered to them. 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