Cancel any time. 1 aThat which was bfrom the beginning, cwhich we have heard, dwhich we have seen with our eyes, ewhich we looked upon and fhave touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 16 but was rebuked for his own transgression; ta speechless donkey spoke with human voice and restrained the prophet’s madness. 15:16; 1 Pet. 14:3, 4], [2 Cor. Amen. 2:14, [Ezek. 22:5, 7; Deut. ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: 1–2 Peter and Jude Paperback – October 31, 2018 by ESV Bibles by Crossway (Author) 5.0 out of 5 stars 15 ratings 2 gthe life hwas made manifest, and we have seen it, and itestify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, awhich was with the Father and hwas made manifest to us— 2 Peter Rank: 1. 2 Peter 1:4 By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 6:20; 7:23; Gal. 9 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he ois blind, having forgotten that he was pcleansed from his former sins. 16 For we did not follow zcleverly devised amyths when we made known to you bthe power and ccoming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but dwe were eyewitnesses of his majesty. Since Peter was martyred during the reign of Nero, his death must have occurred prior to a.d. 68; so it is very likely that he wrote 2 Peter between 65 and 68. rStand firm in it. 1:12-15), after he had written a prior letter (3:1) to the same readers (probably 1 Peter). 13:13; 1 Thess. Ask a Question. 12 dwaiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and ethe heavenly bodies will melt as they burn! 3 cthat which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed jour fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 14 tGreet one another with the kiss of love. They count it pleasure (AA)to revel in the daytime. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith iwith virtue,5 and virtue jwith knowledge, 11 hwhereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not pronounce a blasphemous judgment against them before the Lord. 15 Forsaking the right way, (AF)they have gone astray. 16 as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters. 11 Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, cwhat sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, 5 So I exhort the elders among you, mas a fellow elder and na witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 7 and godliness lwith brotherly affection, and brotherly affection mwith love. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. 13 But according to his promise we are waiting for fnew heavens and a new earth gin which righteousness dwells. Get an Answer. 12 By oSilvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, pI have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is qthe true grace of God. 2 Peter 1:3-11 ESV His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 1:18; Rev. 3:20 preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought # ch. 2 Peter 1:10 ESV - Therefore, brothers, be… | Biblia 10 bI am not worthy of the least of all the deeds of steadfast love and all the faithfulness that you have shown to your servant, for with only my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two camps. 2 Peter 1. 3 not rdomineering over those in your charge, but sbeing examples to the flock. 19 And gwe have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention has to a lamp shining in a dark place, until ithe day jdawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, Bold and willful, they do not tremble gas they blaspheme the glorious ones, 20 For if, aafter they have escaped the defilements of the world bthrough the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, cthe last state has become worse for them than the first. Cancel any time. 10 But zthe day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then athe heavens will pass away with a roar, and bthe heavenly bodies2 will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.3. Ask Us! 1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. (1) Introducing a letter from Peter, to believers. 11:13; 1 Tim. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 4 And when tthe chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the uunfading vcrown of glory. 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 2 hthat you should remember the predictions of ithe holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, 19 They promise them (AN)freedom, (AO)but they themselves are slaves[h] of corruption. Bible Gateway Plus puts a library of commentaries and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. 2 Peter 2:2 ESV And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. In 3:1, he referred to this letter ashis ‘second letter’. 22 What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The fdog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.”. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 2 Peter 3:8–9 8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and t a thousand years as one day. 18:24; Luke 12:47; Heb. 18 For, (AL)speaking loud boasts of folly, they entice by sensual passions of the flesh those who are barely (AM)escaping from those who live in error. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved. 2 Peter Greeting. 7 ycasting all your anxieties on him, because zhe cares for you. 2 But mfalse prophets also arose among the people, njust as there will be false teachers among you, who will osecretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master pwho bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 12 iBut these, like irrational animals, jcreatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed, blaspheming about matters of which they are ignorant, will also be destroyed in their destruction, 20 For if, (AP)after they have escaped the defilements of the world (AQ)through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, (AR)the last state has become worse for them than the first. 14 They have eyes full of adultery,7 ninsatiable for sin. 20:2, 3, 10] cast them into hell # 2:4 Greek Tartarus and committed them to chains # 2:4 Some manuscripts pits of gloomy darkness # Matt. 2 And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth (E)will be blasphemed. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 14 xsince I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, yas our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 5 For they deliberately overlook this fact, that the heavens existed long ago, and the earth nwas formed out of water and through water oby the word of God, Verse Concepts. 6:5; Titus 1:11], [Rom. 10 and especially fthose who indulge5 in the lust of defiling passion and gdespise authority. 4 And we are writing these things so kthat our1 joy may be complete. Ask a Question Got a Bible related Question? 5:7]; See James 5:5, Num. So, the readers of both letters were probably the same people. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. They entice unsteady souls. Theywere Christians who lived in the country that we now call Turkey. 9 u The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise v as some count slowness, but w is patient toward you, 1 x not wishing that any should perish, but … 19 They promise them yfreedom, zbut they themselves are slaves8 of corruption. Amen. 11 nTo him be the dominion forever and ever. 4 For if God did not spare uangels when they sinned, but vcast them into hell1 and committed them to chains2 of gloomy darkness wto be kept until the judgment; English Standard Version Update. 8 For if these qualities6 are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or nunfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter - ESV. 2 Peter - How to Be Kept From Falling - Precept Workbook (ESV) In a day when false teachers are leading countless people astray, to live effectively for Christ we need to know the truth. 22 What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The (AU)dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.”. 7 But by the same word rthe heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and sdestruction of the ungodly. 1 Peter 2:2 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 2:2, NIV: "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation," 1 Peter 2:2, ESV: "Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—" 1 Peter 2:2, KJV: "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:" 6 xHumble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 5:9; [Ex. Questions. 2 But (A)false prophets also arose among the people, (B)just as there will be false teachers among you, who will (C)secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master (D)who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 9 uThe Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise vas some count slowness, but wis patient toward you,1 xnot wishing that any should perish, but ythat all should reach repentance. Some have argued that this date is too early for the writing of 2 Peter, but nothing in the book requires a later date. Since Peter was martyred during the reign of Nero, his death must have occurred prior to a.d. 68; so it is very likely that he wrote 2 Peter between 65 and 68. 4:1; [Matt. An encouragement to know God and what He has done for us. 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on fthe holy mountain. They have hearts (AD)trained in greed. Peter didnot say where he was sending the letter. 1 Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 2 English Standard Version (ESV) False Prophets and Teachers. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, e“This is my beloved Son,9 with whom I am well pleased,” 4 For if God did not spare (I)angels when they sinned, but (J)cast them into hell[a] and committed them to chains[b] of gloomy darkness (K)to be kept until the judgment; 5 if he did not spare the ancient world, but (L)preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought (M)a flood upon the world of the ungodly; 6 if by (N)turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes he condemned them to extinction, (O)making them an example of (P)what is going to happen to the ungodly;[c] 7 and (Q)if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked 8 (for as that righteous man lived among them day after day, (R)he was tormenting his righteous soul over their lawless deeds that he saw and heard); 9 then (S)the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials,[d] and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment, 10 and especially (T)those who indulge[e] in the lust of defiling passion and (U)despise authority. False Prophets and Teachers. Confirm Your Calling and Election Acts 20:30; 2 Cor. 10 Therefore, brothers,7 be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and qelection, for if you practice these qualities ryou will never fall. 3 knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come jin the last days with scoffing, kfollowing their own sinful desires. God, Faithfulness Of evangelism, motivation for God's attitude towards people God, Patience Of God, Will Of Punishment, Delayed Hesitation God's Promises Remembering Repentance, Importance Of Restraint Sin, And God's Character Longsuffering Of God Divine Delays Salvation, Possible To All Men Age Of Accountability. They have followed (AG)the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved (AH)gain from wrongdoing, 16 but was rebuked for his own transgression; (AI)a speechless donkey spoke with human voice and restrained the prophet's madness. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this vbody,8 wto stir you up by way of reminder, 2 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. What does it mean that, "Open rebuke is better than secret love"? 10 And iafter you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, jwho has called you to his keternal glory in Christ, will himself lrestore, mconfirm, strengthen, and establish you. 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