2 Peter 3:1

Beloved, this is now the second letter that I am writing to you. In both of them I have tried to stir up your sincere mind by way of reminder,

Text-Critical English 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

2so that you remember the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the commandment of our Lord and Savior given through your apostles.

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Cross References

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

1 Timothy 5:22Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, and do not take part in the sins of others; keep yoʋrself pure.

1 Peter 1:1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the sojourners scattered abroad in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen

2 Peter 1:12Therefore, I will not neglect to keep reminding you about these things, though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

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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