📖 2 Peter — Chapter 3 (KJV)
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2 Peter 3:1 This Rsecond epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:
2 Peter 3:2 That Rye 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 Saviour:
2 Peter 3:3 Knowing this first, Rthat there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
2 Peter 3:4 And saying, RWhere is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
2 Peter 3:5 For this Rthey willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
2 Peter 3:6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
2 Peter 3:7 But Rthe heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
2 Peter 3:8 But, beloved, Rbe not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord Ris not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:10 But Rthe day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
2 Peter 3:11 Seeing then that Rall these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
2 Peter 3:12 RLooking 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?
2 Peter 3:13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for Rnew heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
2 Peter 3:14 Wherefore, beloved, Rseeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
2 Peter 3:15 And account that Rthe longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
2 Peter 3:16 As also in all his epistles, Rspeaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
2 Peter 3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, Rseeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
2 Peter 3:18 But Rgrow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Peter 3:1–7 — Remember God's word despite scoffing
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Peter recalls prophetic and apostolic instruction, answering scoffers who overlook creation and judgment through God's word.
Key Truth: Keep God's word before dismissive claims.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “This ____ epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which …” (2 Peter 3:1)
Find it in 2 Peter 3:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ , Where is the promise of his coming? for since …” (2 Peter 3:4)
Find it in 2 Peter 3:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of ____ and perdition of ungodly men.” (2 Peter 3:7)
Find it in 2 Peter 3:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Peter 3:8–13 — Patience, repentance, and holy expectation
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
God's patience gives opportunity for repentance; the Lord's day calls for holy conduct and hope in promised righteousness.
Key Truth: Let expected judgment produce holiness and patient hope.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “But, ____ , be not ignorant of this one thing, that one …” (2 Peter 3:8)
Find it in 2 Peter 3:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner …” (2 Peter 3:11)
Find it in 2 Peter 3:11 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth ____ .” (2 Peter 3:13)
Find it in 2 Peter 3:13 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Peter 3:14–18 — Steadfastness and growth
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Peter calls for peace and blamelessness, warns about twisting Scripture, and concludes with growth in Christ's grace and knowledge.
Key Truth: Read Scripture carefully and grow steadfastly in grace.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be ____ that ye may be found of him in peace, without …” (2 Peter 3:14)
Find it in 2 Peter 3:14 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “As also in all his ____ , speaking in them of these things; in which are …” (2 Peter 3:16)
Find it in 2 Peter 3:16 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But grow in grace, and in the ____ of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be …” (2 Peter 3:18)
Find it in 2 Peter 3:18 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 65:17 — The prophetic promise of new heavens and earth connects with Peter's hope.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can hope in God's promised future shape your conduct now?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes 2 Peter 3:1–7 (Remember God's word despite scoffing) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes 2 Peter 3:8–13 (Patience, repentance, and holy expectation) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes 2 Peter 3:14–18 (Steadfastness and growth) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How is the Lord's apparent delay distinguished from slackness?
5. What growth is urged in the closing instruction?
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