2 Peter 3:17

You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on guard, lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being carried away by the error of the wicked;

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In The King James Version

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

In Context

16as also in all his letters, speaking in them about these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which the unlearned and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures.

18but grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:15“But beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

Matthew 16:11How is it you do not perceive that I did not speak to you about bread, but to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees?”

Mark 13:22For false christs and false prophets will arise, and they will show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

Acts 2:42And they were continuing in the teaching of the apostles, and in fellowship, and in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 1 Life Among the Believers

1 Corinthians 10:12So then, let him who thinks he stands take heed, lest he fall!

2 Corinthians 11:3But I fear, lest perhaps as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 3:12-18

Solemn Exhortations. ( a. d. 67.) 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. 14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent… Read the whole commentary →

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