2 Peter 3:1

This already, beloved, is the second letter I write to you, in both of which I stir up your pure mind by a reminder,

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:

In Context

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

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Cross References

Matthew 5:8“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

1 Timothy 5:22Lay hands on no one hastily, nor share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

1 Peter 1:1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect sojourners of the Dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

2 Peter 1:12Therefore I shall not neglect to constantly remind you concerning these things, although you know and have been established in the present truth.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 3:1

The apostle drawing towards the conclusion of his second epistle, begins this last chapter with repeating the account of his design and scope in writing a second time to them, ver. 1-2 . II. He proceeds to mention one thing that induced him to write this second epistle, namely, the coming of scoffers, whom he describes, ver. 3-7 . III. He instructs and establishes them in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to judgment, ver. 8-10 . IV. He sets forth the use and improvement which Christians ought to make of… Read the whole commentary →

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