3
Chapters
61
Verses
Peter the Apostle
Author
AD 65-68
Date Written
2 Peter warns against false teachers and encourages growth in knowledge while affirming Christ's return.
To combat false teaching and encourage believers to grow in knowledge of Christ.
Peter's final letter, written shortly before his martyrdom.
Greek
II Πέτρος
2 Petros
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Knowledge and virtue
Warning
Certainty and response
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise.”
“Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”
“Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord.”
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