Category: 2 Peter

2 Peter 2:9 is about the assurance that God knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. 9 then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment, Setting the…

2 Peter 3:5 is about the willful ignorance of those who deny the power of God by disregarding the creation story and the Great Flood, emphasizing their choice to ignore the evidence of divine intervention in the world’s history. 5 For they deliberately overlook this fact, that the heavens existed long ago, and the earth…

2 Peter 3:4 is about addressing the skepticism and doubts surrounding the promise of Christ’s return by reminding believers of the importance of patience and faith in God’s timing. 4 They will say, “Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from…

2 Peter 2:11 is about angels, though greater in power and might, refrain from bringing judgment against those who speak evil against them, leaving the judgment to the Lord. 11 whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not pronounce a blasphemous judgment against them before the Lord. Setting the Scene for 2 Peter…

2 Peter 3:10-11 is about the coming day of the Lord when the heavens will pass away with a great noise and the earth and its works will be exposed, prompting believers to live holy and godly lives in anticipation of that day. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief,…

2 Peter 3:2 is about the importance of remembering the teachings of the prophets and apostles, which are grounded in truth and serve as a guide for believers to navigate the challenges of the world. 2 that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through…

2 Peter 1:14 is about the apostle Peter acknowledging his impending death and urging believers to remember his teachings even after he is gone. 14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. Setting the Scene for 2 Peter 1:14 In…

2 Peter 2:7-8 is about the importance of God rescuing the righteous from trials and punishment while punishing the wicked and unrighteous, using the example of Lot being saved from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. 7 and if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked 8 (for as…

2 Peter 2:4-10 is about the consequences of disobedience and the ultimate judgment that awaits false prophets and those who live in unrighteousness, contrasting it with the salvation of the righteous who are delivered by God. 4 For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them…

2 Peter 3:16 is about Paul warning the readers that those who twist his letters and teachings to suit their own desires are ignorant and unstable, risking their own destruction. 16 as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters. There are some things in them that are hard…