2 Peter 2:9-20. If 2 Peter 3:1 alludes to 1 Peter, the audience of the epistle is the various Churches in Asia Minor in general (cf. (Rudolf Bultmann, "gnōsis,", TDNT 1:707. 18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. Righteousness in this place does not stand for justice alone, but comprehends all the graces and virtues of the Christian life. 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. 1996-2021. From their Christian calling and profession: Hereunto were you called. The human author was aware of the content he wrote, but the Holy Spirit “carried” him. Blue Letter Bible. Luke 2:21 The Shepherds and the Angels. 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 … More Episodes. KJV 1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, 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. 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. turn—back again; so the Greek.. from the holy commandment—the Gospel which enjoins holiness; in opposition to their corruption. 1 Peter 2 King James Version (KJV). 2:21 2 Peter 2:21, 22. 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." 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. “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2:21‬ ‭KJV‬‬ 1 Peter 2:21-25 The Sufferings of Christ; WILLIAM KELLY. 19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. See 1 Peter 2:24. 2 Peter 2:5-9. However, the early church fathers found no good reason to reject it. The Holy Spirit governed the human author as he was in the process of writing Scripture (2 Peter 3:16). But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his... Read verse in King James Version [2.] From the example of Christ, who suffered for us, and so became our example, that we should follow his steps, whence learn, 2 Timothy 2:21 Context. In 2 Peter, by epignōsis Peter seems to mean "the decisive knowledge of God which is implied in conversion to the Christian religion." Stay Connected with your favorite Ministry Newsletters and Devotionals. 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 Jan 2021. KJV W/ STRONGS BIBLE - 2 PETER 2 PREVIOUS CHAPTER - NEXT CHAPTER - HELP - FB - TWITTER - GR VIDEOS - GR FORUMS - GR YOUTUBE . )In 2 Peter the word always seems to refer to that fundamental saving knowledge on which the whole of the Christian life is based. The parallel in Jude 12 says, “These men are hidden reefs in your love feasts.” The Greek word for “deceptions” (in 2 Peter) is similar to the word for “love feasts” (in Jude). According to the Epistle itself, it was composed by the Apostle Peter, an eyewitness to Jesus' ministry. 1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps KJV: King James Version 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. 1 Peter 2 Commentary; STEVE KRELOFF. 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. "Holy," not that it makes holy, but because it ought to be kept inviolate [TITTMANN]. 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 1 Peter 2:21 Context. The Holy Spirit originates Scripture. 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. 2 Peter 2:21 King James Version. 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 … 1 Peter 2:24 sin righteousness healing 1 Peter 2:21 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Peter 2:21, NIV: "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps." 1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Jump to: Bible Study Tools • Parallel Bible Verse • Bible Contextual Overview • Bible Verse Review • Bible Cross-References • Gill's Bible Notes • Clarke's Bible Notes • Barnes' Bible Notes 2 Peter 2:3-6. 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. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 2 Peter 2:21. 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. [1.] May 11, 2020. Peter is referring to the early Christian custom of coming together for a feast (like a “potluck”) before or after they partook of the Lord’s Supper. 1 Peter 2:21, ESV: "For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps." Thru the Bible Episode Reminder Get a sneak-peek into each new show, delivered straight to your inbox! 1Pe 2:4 ¶ 1 Peter 1:1).. May 8, 2020. 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. "Peter's Second Epistle - 2 Peter 2 - (KJV - King James Version)." 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. 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. May 12, 2020. (2.) Author: 2 Peter 1:1 specifically states that the apostle Peter was the author of 2 Peter. Peter’s authorship of 2 Peter has been challenged more than that of any other book in the New Testament. « 1 Peter 2:20 | 1 Peter 2:22 » | Compare: NIV, KJV, NLT, NKJV, NRSV, ESV | Cross references home 1 Peter 2:21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. It criticizes "false teachers" who distort the authentic, apostolic tradition, and predicts judgment for them. Cite This Page: Blue Letter Bible. 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. 2 Peter 2:21 (King James Version) A.F.V ... 2 Peter 2:20-22. 2:21 For 1063 even 1519 hereunto 5124 were ye called 2564 5681: because 3754 Christ 5547 also 2532 suffered 3958 5627 for 5228 us 2257, leaving 5277 5723 us 2254 an example 5261, that 2443 ye should follow 1872 5661 his 846 steps 2487:(for us: some read, for you) 2 Peter 2:21 Chapter Parallel Compare 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. 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. Giant Print KJV Bible. Free Resources. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? We find no good reason to reject Peter’s authorship of 2 Peter. 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. More reasons are given to encourage Christian servants to patience under unjust sufferings, v. 21. 2 Peter 2:21 Darby’s Translation.