2 Peter 2 - But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, [and] bring on themselves swift destruction. Close << 2 Peter 1 | 2 Peter 2 | 2 Peter 3 >> 21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. It criticizes "false teachers" who distort the authentic, apostolic tradition, and predicts judgment for them. "Peter's Second Epistle - 2 Peter 2 - (KJV - King James Version)." According to the Epistle itself, it was composed by the Apostle Peter, an eyewitness to Jesus' ministry. 2 Peter 2:21. the way of righteousness—"the way of truth" (II Peter 2:2).Christian doctrine, and "the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour." In 2 Peter, by epignōsis Peter seems to mean "the decisive knowledge of God which is implied in conversion to the Christian religion." 2 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Righteousness in this place does not stand for justice alone, but comprehends all the graces and virtues of the Christian life. 2:20 : For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. It had been better for them not to have known, &c.— By the word better, is meant the lesser evil: which, when two evils are compared together, is accounted the greatest good. 1 Peter 2 King James Version << 1 Peter 1 | 1 Peter 2 | 1 Peter 3 >> 2 1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. The Holy Spirit governed the human author as he was in the process of writing Scripture (2 Peter 3:16). Get a Copy of This KJV Bible - https: ... 2:21 For 1063 it had been 2258 5713 better 2909 for them 846 not 3361 to have known 1921 … However, the early church fathers found no good reason to reject it. May 11, 2020. 1 Peter Sermon Series - only in Mp3 but excellent exposition; Three Steps to Spiritual Growth - 1 Peter 2:1-3; The Living Stone - 1 Peter 2:4-10; How To Deal With Critics - 1 Peter 2:11-20 ; The Suffering Of Christ - 1 Peter 2:21-25; PAUL KRETZMANN. May 8, 2020. 2:21 2 Peter 2:21, 22. If 2 Peter 3:1 alludes to 1 Peter, the audience of the epistle is the various Churches in Asia Minor in general (cf. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 2 Peter 2:21 (King James Version) A.F.V ... 2 Peter 2:20-22. We find no good reason to reject Peter’s authorship of 2 Peter. "Holy," not that it makes holy, but because it ought to be kept inviolate [TITTMANN]. 1 Peter 2 King James Version (KJV). Cite This Page: Blue Letter Bible. 2 Timothy 2:21 Context. [1.] Stay Connected with your favorite Ministry Newsletters and Devotionals. turn—back again; so the Greek.. from the holy commandment—the Gospel which enjoins holiness; in opposition to their corruption. 1Pe 2:1 ¶ Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 1Pe 2:2 : As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 1Pe 2:3 : If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 1 Peter 2:21 Context. 2 Peter 2:21. (Rudolf Bultmann, "gnōsis,", TDNT 1:707. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. No matter how clean we are on the outside, if the inside, the nature, the heart, remains unchanged, or if we resort again to habitual sin, we will return to what we came from and once more be filthy both inside and out. 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. More Episodes. Peter’s authorship of 2 Peter has been challenged more than that of any other book in the New Testament. KJV W/ STRONGS BIBLE - 2 PETER 2 PREVIOUS CHAPTER - NEXT CHAPTER - HELP - FB - TWITTER - GR VIDEOS - GR FORUMS - GR YOUTUBE . 1 Peter 2:24King James Version (KJV) 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto … 1 Peter 2 Commentary; STEVE KRELOFF. 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? 2 Peter 2:21-22 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. 1Pe 2:4 ¶ 1 Peter 2:21-25 The Sufferings of Christ; WILLIAM KELLY. 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 Saviour Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multipl More reasons are given to encourage Christian servants to patience under unjust sufferings, v. 21. Author: 2 Peter 1:1 specifically states that the apostle Peter was the author of 2 Peter. The human author was aware of the content he wrote, but the Holy Spirit “carried” him. (2.) 2 Peter 2 - But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. Blue Letter Bible. 1 Peter 2:21 suffering following calling Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1 Jan 2021. 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