2 Peter 3:17

Therefore, beloved, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you will not be led astray by the error of these lawless men and fall from your own secure position.

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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

16He speaks about these things in all his letters. Some of the things he says are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people twist to their own destruction, just as they do with the other Scriptures.

18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.

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Cross References

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

Matthew 16:11How could you not understand that I was not talking about bread when I told you to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees?”

Mark 13:22For false christs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen.

Acts 2:42And they devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

1 Corinthians 10:12Therefore whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to fall.

2 Corinthians 11:3But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds will be led astray from simple devotion to 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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