2 Peter

Book Information

Author

Peter

Year

Around 65-68 AD

Category

General Epistles

Summary

2 Peter addresses false teachings and emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and moral integrity. Peter stresses the certainty of Christ's return and the need for believers to live godly lives in anticipation. He warns against false prophets and underscores the value of knowledge, faith, and virtue. The letter encourages readers to remain steadfast in their faith, reminding them of God's promises and the transformative power of the divine nature in their lives.

Chapters

2 Peter 1

1. Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ: 2. Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3. According as his divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us to glory and virtue:
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2 Peter 2

1. But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privately shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. 3. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingers not, and their damnation slumbers not.
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2 Peter 3

1. This second letter, beloved, I now write to you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2. That you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Savior: 3. Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
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