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href="/bsb/2_peter/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/2_peter/3.htm">New International Version</a> I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. <a href="/nlt/2_peter/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> I want you to remember what the holy prophets said long ago and what our Lord and Savior commanded through your apostles. <a href="/esv/2_peter/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, <a href="/bsb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. <a href="/blb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> to be mindful of the words having been spoken beforehand by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, <a href="/kjv/2_peter/3.htm">King James Bible</a> That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: <a href="/nkjv/2_peter/3.htm">New King James Version</a> that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, <a href="/nasb_/2_peter/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> to remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles. <a href="/nasb/2_peter/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles. <a href="/nasb77/2_peter/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles. <a href="/lsb/2_peter/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles, <a href="/amp/2_peter/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> that you should remember the words spoken in the past [about the future] by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior given by your apostles [His personally chosen representatives]. <a href="/csb/2_peter/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> so that you recall the words previously spoken by the holy prophets and the command of our Lord and Savior given through your apostles. <a href="/hcsb/2_peter/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> so that you can remember the words previously spoken by the holy prophets and the command of our Lord and Savior given through your apostles. <a href="/asv/2_peter/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles: <a href="/cev/2_peter/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> what God's prophets said would happen. You must never forget what the holy prophets taught in the past. And you must remember what the apostles told you our Lord and Savior has commanded us to do. <a href="/erv/2_peter/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles: <a href="/gwt/2_peter/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I want you to remember the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and what the Lord and Savior commanded you through your apostles. <a href="/gnt/2_peter/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> I want you to remember the words that were spoken long ago by the holy prophets, and the command from the Lord and Savior which was given you by your apostles. <a href="/isv/2_peter/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the commandment of our Lord and Savior spoken through your apostles. <a href="/msb/2_peter/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. <a href="/net/2_peter/3.htm">NET Bible</a> I want you to recall both the predictions foretold by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. <a href="/nheb/2_peter/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles: <a href="/wbt/2_peter/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Savior: <a href="/wey/2_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> so that you may recall the words spoken long ago by the holy Prophets, and the commandments of our Lord and Saviour given you through your Apostles. <a href="/web/2_peter/3.htm">World English Bible</a> that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets and the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_peter/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> to be mindful of the sayings said before by the holy prophets, and of the command of us the apostles of the LORD and Savior, <a href="/blb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> to be mindful of the words having been spoken beforehand by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, <a href="/ylt/2_peter/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> to be mindful of the sayings said before by the holy prophets, and of the command of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour, <a href="/slt/2_peter/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To remember the words spoken before by the holy prophets, and the command of us the sent of the Lord and Saviour:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_peter/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That you may be mindful of those words which I told you before from the holy prophets, and of your apostles, of the precepts of the Lord and Saviour. <a href="/cpdv/2_peter/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that you may be mindful of those words that I preached to you from the holy prophets, and of the precepts of the Apostles of your Lord and Savior. <a href="/nabre/2_peter/3.htm">New American Bible</a> to recall the words previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and savior through your apostles. <a href="/nrsvce/2_peter/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> that you should remember the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken through your apostles.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_peter/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> That you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment, given through us, the Apostles of our LORD and Saviour: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_peter/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> That you may remember the words that were spoken before by the holy Prophets and the commandments of our Lord and our Savior, which were through the Apostles,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_peter/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> that you may be mindful of the words formerly spoken by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Savior: <a href="/godbey/2_peter/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> to remember the words which have been spoken hitherto by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour by your apostles: <a href="/haweis/2_peter/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> to remember the words, that have been spoken aforetime by the holy prophets, and the injunction of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: <a href="/mace/2_peter/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> by admonishing you to be mindful of the predictions of the holy prophets, and of the directions of the apostles of our Lord and Saviour. <a href="/wey/2_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> so that you may recall the words spoken long ago by the holy Prophets, and the commandments of our Lord and Saviour given you through your Apostles. <a href="/worrell/2_peter/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> that ye remember the words spoken before by holy prophets, and the commandments of the Lord and Savior by your apostles. <a href="/worsley/2_peter/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> that ye may be mindful of the words formerly spoken by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: knowing this first, <a href="/parallel/2_peter/3-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gzcat0SlE18?start=484" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_peter/3.htm">The Coming Judgment</a> 1Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking 2<a href="/greek/3403.htm" title="3403: mnēsthēnai (V-ANP) -- To remember, call to mind, recall, mention. A prolonged form of mnaomai; to remind, i.e. to recall to mind.">by recalling</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what</a> <a href="/greek/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēmatōn (N-GNP) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever."></a> <a href="/greek/4302.htm" title="4302: proeirēmenōn (V-RPM/P-GNP) -- To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn.">was foretold</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">holy</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētōn (N-GMP) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">prophets</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1785.htm" title="1785: entolēs (N-GFS) -- An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription.">commanded</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">by our</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4990.htm" title="4990: Sōtēros (N-GMS) -- A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ.">Savior</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">through your</a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostolōn (N-GMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles.</a> 3Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17</a> But you, beloved, remember what was foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Acts 3:21</a> Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets. <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10-12</a> Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a> On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:2</a> For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">1 Corinthians 11:2</a> Now I commend you for remembering me in everything and for maintaining the traditions, just as I passed them on to you. <a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14-15</a> But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. / From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26</a> but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith— <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. <a href="/luke/1-70.htm">Luke 1:70</a> as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, <a href="/acts/10-43.htm">Acts 10:43</a> All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” <a href="/romans/1-2.htm">Romans 1:2</a> the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, <a href="/jeremiah/25-4.htm">Jeremiah 25:4</a> And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>That you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Savior:ye may.<a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19-21</a> We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: … <a href="/luke/1-70.htm">Luke 1:70</a> As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:<a href="/luke/24-27.htm">Luke 24:27,44</a> And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself… and of.<a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">2 Peter 3:15</a> 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;<a href="/2_peter/2-21.htm">2 Peter 2:21</a> 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.<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-6.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-21.htm">Command</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-21.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-21.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-21.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-21.htm">Law</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Mindful</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">Past</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Predictions</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-15.htm">Recall</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-20.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-19.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/james/4-2.htm">Want</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_peter/3-5.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/jude/1-17.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-17.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-5.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_john/2-7.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/1_john/2-3.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_john/1-6.htm">Law</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-8.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/revelation/2-5.htm">Mindful</a> <a href="/1_john/2-8.htm">Past</a> <a href="/jude/1-17.htm">Predictions</a> <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-8.htm">Recall</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">Want</a> <a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">2 Peter 3</div>1. <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">He assures them of the certainty of Christ's coming to judgment;</a> 8. <a href="/2_peter/3-8.htm">warning the godly, for the long patience of God, to hasten their repentance.</a> 10. <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">He describes also the manner how the world shall be destroyed;</a> 11. <a href="/2_peter/3-11.htm">exhorting them to all holiness of life;</a> 16. <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">and again to think the patience of God to tend to their salvation, as Paul wrote to them in his epistles.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The prophets, such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel, spoke of future events, including the coming of the Messiah and the end times. Their messages were often calls to repentance and reminders of God's covenant with Israel. The role of the prophets was crucial in preparing the way for Christ, and their writings are foundational to understanding God's plan for salvation. The call to recall these prophecies underscores the continuity between the Old and New Testaments and the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ.and commanded by our Lord and Savior This part of the verse highlights the authority of Jesus Christ, who is both Lord and Savior. His teachings and commands are central to the Christian faith, as seen in the Gospels. Jesus' commandments include the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) and the call to love God and neighbor (<a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-39</a>). The acknowledgment of Jesus as Lord and Savior reflects early Christian creeds and confessions, affirming His divinity and role in salvation. This phrase also connects to the idea that Jesus' teachings fulfill and expand upon the Old Testament law and prophecies.through your apostles The apostles were chosen by Jesus to be His messengers and witnesses to the world. They played a critical role in the early church, spreading the Gospel and establishing Christian doctrine. The apostles, such as Peter, John, and Paul, were instrumental in writing the New Testament and providing authoritative teaching for the church. Their teachings are seen as divinely inspired and foundational for Christian belief and practice. This phrase emphasizes the continuity of the message from the prophets, through Jesus, and then through the apostles, ensuring the integrity and consistency of the Christian faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/holy_prophets.htm">Holy Prophets</a> These are the prophets of the Old Testament who spoke God's words to the people of Israel. They were instrumental in conveying God's messages and prophecies about the coming Messiah and the future of God's people. 2. <a href="/topical/l/lord_and_savior.htm">Lord and Savior</a> Refers to Jesus Christ, who is central to the Christian faith as the Son of God, the Savior of humanity, and the fulfillment of the prophecies spoken by the holy prophets. 3. <a href="/topical/a/apostles.htm">Apostles</a> The apostles were the early followers of Jesus who were sent out to preach the gospel. They were eyewitnesses to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection and were instrumental in establishing the early church. 4. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The author of this epistle, one of Jesus' closest disciples, and a leading figure in the early Christian church. He writes to remind believers of the teachings they have received. 5. <a href="/topical/r/recipients_of_the_epistle.htm">Recipients of the Epistle</a> The letter is addressed to believers who are being reminded to hold fast to the teachings they have received from the prophets and apostles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture.htm">The Importance of Scripture</a> Believers are encouraged to remember and rely on the teachings of both the Old and New Testaments. The Bible is a unified account that reveals God's plan for salvation. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets_and_apostles.htm">The Role of Prophets and Apostles</a> The prophets and apostles serve as God's messengers. Their teachings are authoritative and should be studied and obeyed by believers today. <a href="/topical/c/christ_as_central.htm">Christ as Central</a> Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the prophecies and the central figure of the Christian faith. Understanding His role as Lord and Savior is crucial for a believer's faith and practice. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_false_teachings.htm">Guarding Against False Teachings</a> By recalling the true teachings of the prophets and apostles, believers can guard themselves against false teachings and remain steadfast in their faith. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_expectation.htm">Living in Expectation</a> The teachings of the prophets and apostles remind believers to live in expectation of Christ's return and to lead lives that reflect His commandments.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_peter_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 3</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_main_themes_of_2_peter.htm">What are the main themes of 2 Peter?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_vocational_ministry.htm">What defines vocational ministry?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'foundation_of_apostles'.htm">What does "Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets" mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_peter's_authorship.htm">2 Peter 1:1 claims Peter as the author; how do we reconcile this with stylistic differences and scholarly doubts about its authenticity? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_peter/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) By the holy prophets.--Appealed to before in <a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm" title="We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto you do well that you take heed, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:">2Peter 1:19</a>. (Comp. <a href="/jude/1-17.htm" title="But, beloved, remember you the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;">Jude 1:17</a>.) The coherence of the Epistle as a whole comes out strongly in this last chapter: <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm" title="This second letter, beloved, I now write to you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:">2Peter 3:1</a> recalls <a href="/context/2_peter/1-12.htm" title="Why I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though you know them, and be established in the present truth.">2Peter 1:12-13</a>; <a href="/2_peter/3-17.htm" title="You therefore, beloved, seeing you know these things before, beware lest you also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness.">2Peter 3:17</a> recalls <a href="/context/2_peter/1-10.htm" title="Why the rather, brothers, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, you shall never fall:">2Peter 1:10-12</a>; <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm" title="But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.">2Peter 3:18</a> recalls <a href="/context/2_peter/1-5.htm" title="And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;">2Peter 1:5-8</a>. In this verse the Apostle commends the warnings of the Old Testament and the New Testament, as to the coming of Christ, to Christians throughout all ages. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_peter/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets. "That ye may be mindful" is represented by one word in the Greek (μνησθῆναι); compare the exact parallel in <a href="/luke/1-72.htm">Luke 1:72</a>. Great stress is laid on the word of prophecy in both Epistles (see <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10-12</a> and <a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19</a>). And of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour; rather, as in the Revised Version, and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles. All the best manuscripts read ὑμῶν here. It is a remarkable expression; but Christ's apostles can be rightly called the apostles of those to whom they are sent, as being their teachers, sent to them for their benefit; just as the angels of God are called also the angels of Christ's little ones (<a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a>). Compare also "the angels of the seven Churches" in the Revelation. St. Peter shows an intimate knowledge of several of St. Paul's Epistles, and of that of St. James; he is writing to the Churches addressed in his First Epistle, most of which were founded by St. Paul or his companions. We must therefore understand this passage, as well as verse 15 of this chapter, as a distinct recognition of the apostleship of St. Paul. The translation of the Authorized Version, "the apostles of the Lord and Saviour," involves a violent disturbance of the order; it seems best to make both genitives depend on "commandment:" "your apostles' commandment of the Lord;" the first genitive being that of announcement, the second of origin. The commandment was announced by the apostles, but it was the Lord's commandment. (For the double genitive, comp. <a href="/james/2-1.htm">James 2:1</a> and <a href="/acts/5-32.htm">Acts 5:32</a>. For the whole verse, see the parallel passage in <a href="/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/2_peter/3-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>by recalling μνησθῆναι (mnēsthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_3403.htm">Strong's 3403: </a> To remember, call to mind, recall, mention. A prolonged form of mnaomai; to remind, i.e. to recall to mind. what τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. was foretold προειρημένων (proeirēmenōn) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4302.htm">Strong's 4302: </a> To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. holy ἁγίων (hagiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. prophets προφητῶν (prophētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. commanded ἐντολῆς (entolēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1785.htm">Strong's 1785: </a> An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. by [our] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Savior Σωτῆρος (Sōtēros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4990.htm">Strong's 4990: </a> A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ. through your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. apostles. ἀποστόλων (apostolōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-2.htm">NT Letters: 2 Peter 3:2 That you should remember the words which (2 Pet. 2P iiP ii Pet) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Peter 3:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Peter 3:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Peter 3:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Peter 3:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>