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But grow in grace, and [in] the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him [be] glory both now and forever. Amen. 18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ] The final thought of the Epistle, like that with which it opened, is the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 3:18”

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness. 17. beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked ] Better, of the lawless ones, as in chap. 2Pe 2:7. It is noticeable … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 3:17”

As also in all [his] epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as [they do] also the other Scriptures, unto their own destruction. 16. as also in all his epistles ] The English represents the Greek accurately enough, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 3:16”

And account [that] the longsuffering of our Lord [is] salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; 15. And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation ] The words have a pointed reference to 2Pe 3:9. Men were impatient, and counted the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 3:15”

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. 14. be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace ] The language, like that of 2Pe 3:8, is that of one who still lives in the expectation that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 3:14”

Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. 13. we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth ] The promise of which the Apostle speaks is that of Isa 65:17; Isa 66:22, where we have the very words, “new heavens and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 3:13”

Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 12. looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God ] The English versions follow the Vulgate and Luther in this rendering. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 3:12”

[Seeing] then [that] all these things shall be dissolved, what manner [of persons] ought ye to be in [all] holy conversation and godliness, 11. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved ] Literally, Seeing therefore that all these things are being dissolved. The Greek participle is in the present tense, and is probably … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 3:11”

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. 10. But the day of the Lord will … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 3:10”

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 9. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness ] We enter here on the third answer, and it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 3:9”