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. 17:5; Mark 9:7; Luke 9:35; [Matt. 2:12; 2 Thess. 8 For if these qualities[f] are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 21 For (AS)it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from (AT)the holy commandment delivered to them. 9 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. They have hearts (AD)trained in greed. God's Grace in Christ Is the Source of Godly Living (1:3–11) A. 6:20; 7:23; Gal. 15:16; 1 Pet. You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. ESV Study Bible Outline – 2 Peter. Get an Answer. ESV Compact Bible, TruTone, Moonlight Owl, Purple, Psalms, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal, ESV Illuminated Bible, Art Journaling Edition, Black Topgrain Leather, ESV Thinline Bible (TruTone, Chestnut, Wood Panel Design), ESV Daily Light Devotional Bible, Softcover, ESV Large Print Personal Size Bible, Cloth Over Board, Timeless. 13:2; Jude 11; Rev. 6:5; Titus 1:11], [Rom. 15 Forsaking the right way, (AF)they have gone astray. 2 Peter 1 English Standard Version << 1 Peter 5 | 2 Peter 1 | 2 Peter 2 >> Salutation. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. Acts 20:30; 2 Cor. Peter would die, but he believed the Scriptures would live on—and his last recorded words urge us to remember them. 14 They have eyes full of adultery,[g] (AC)insatiable for sin. (AK)For them the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved. 3:1; 1 John 2:21], Matt. 1:9; 1 Pet. 18:24; Luke 12:47; Heb. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. 23:2; Luke 1:70; Acts 1:16; 3:18]. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. 2 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. Read the Bible. 2 Peter 2. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. 5:9; [Ex. They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. Peter didnot say where he was sending the letter. 2 And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. Confirm Your Calling and Election 2 Peter 2 English Standard Version (ESV) False Prophets and Teachers. Read 2 Peter 2 from the ESV Bible online. Need some help understanding theology? We find no good reason to reject Peter’s authorship of 2 Peter. 2 Peter 2:1 English Standard Version (ESV) False Prophets and Teachers. 12 Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 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. 1 Simeon[a] Peter, a servant[b] and apostle of Jesus Christ. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue,[e] and virtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. These are not the ONLY important verses. 2 Peter was written toward the end of Peter's life (cf. 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. 1:1 Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by … Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. The error combated is comparable to the kind of heresy present in the first century. Peter had said in a previous letter that “the word of the Lord endures forever” (1 Pe 1:25). 3:17], 1 Pet. False Prophets and Teachers. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 3:8], [1 Thess. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! Try it free for 30 days. 11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2Pe 2:20 - For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. Don't have an account? 6:4-6; 10:26, 27; James 4:17]. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. 17:1, 2, 6; Mark 9:2; Luke 9:28, 29; John 1:14, Matt. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to[c] his own glory and excellence,[d] 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. Last Week's Top Questions . What does it mean that, "Open rebuke is better than secret love"? 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.”. 25:41 to be kept until the judgment; 5 if he did not spare the ancient world, but # See 1 Pet. 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. 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. Learn more. 19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. 2 Peter 1:10-11 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 4 For if God did not spare # Jude 6 angels when they sinned, but # [Rev. 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. 2:1 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. Even though I’m mad, should I give? Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 59:10; Zeph. 9:14; 1 John 1:7; Rev. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 2 Peter 2:4 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 2 Peter 2:4, NIV: "For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;" 2 Peter 2:4, ESV: "For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness to be kept until the judgment;" Peterprobably wrot… 2 Peter 2 English Standard Version False Prophets and Teachers 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 This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. 12 (X)But these, like irrational animals, (Y)creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed, blaspheming about matters of which they are ignorant, will also be destroyed in their destruction, 13 suffering wrong as (Z)the wage for their wrongdoing. 1:12-15), after he had written a prior letter (3:1) to the same readers (probably 1 Peter). 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