2 Peter 3:16, 2 Peter 3:17 ESV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 3:16

2 Peter 3:16. As also in all his epistles From this it appears that Peter had read Paul’s epistles; and, as he speaks not of some but of all of them, it is probable that Paul was dead when St. Peter wrote this, namely, a little before his martyrdom, as appears from 2 Peter 1:14. And seeing that Paul, in his epistle to the Romans 2:4, and to the Hebrews 10:36; Hebrews 10:38, wrote that the long-suffering of God was intended for salvation, by mentioning that circumstance, Peter intimated that... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 3:8-18

Reasons for the delay (3:8-18)Some people may wonder why there is such a delay before Christ’s return. The answer is that from God’s point of view there is no delay, since he does not view time according to human standards. Eternity is not time carried on and on indefinitely, but is an entirely different order of things. If there seems to be a delay from the human point of view, it is because God is waiting as long as possible, so that people might realize the seriousness of their sins and turn... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 3:16

also, &c . = in all his epistles also. speaking . App-121 .7. some . App-124 . (neut). hard, &c . Greek. dusnoetos. Only here. unlearned . Greek. amathes. Only here. Compare Acts 4:13 . 1Co 14:16 . 2 Timothy 2:23 . unstable . See 2 Peter 2:14 . wrest . Greek. strebloo. Only here and in Septuagint of 2 Samuel 22:27 (m. wrestle). It means to strain or twist, and so to torture. Occurs in Apocrypha. also, &c . = the other ( App-124 .) Scriptures also. Note that St. Paul's... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Peter 3:16

as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; wherein are some things hard to be understood, which the ignorant and unstedfast wrest, as they do also the other Scriptures, unto their own destruction.The acceptance by the apostle Peter, in this passage, of Paul's letters as "Scripture" is most important; but it was nothing new. Paul himself quoted from Luke 10:7 a passage clearly meant to be received as "Scripture," despite its being nowhere else in the Bible. The apostles... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 3:16

2 Peter 3:16. In which are some things hard, &c.— "In which epistles of his are some things, &c." And it is most true, that in St. Paul's epistles there are some difficult points, which were greatly abused and perverted even in that age, and which have been perverted by unstable men in almost every age since; such as those of free-grace,—election,—reprobation, &c. This is no reflection at all upon St. Paul or his epistles, or upon his manner of writing: some objects are more... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:16

16. also in all his epistles— Romans 2:4 is very similar to Romans 2:4- :, beginning. The Pauline Epistles were by this time become the common property of all the churches. The "all" seems to imply they were now completed. The subject of the Lord's coming is handled in 1 Thessalonians 4:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; compare 2 Peter 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:2. Still Peter distinguishes Paul's Epistle, or Epistles, "TO YOU," from "all his (other) Epistles," showing that certain definite churches, or... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Peter 3:1-16

V. THE PROSPECT FOR THE CHRISTIAN 3:1-16 Peter turned from a negative warning against false teachers to make a positive declaration of the apostles’ message to help his readers understand why he wrote this letter. His language had been strong and confrontational, but now he spoke with love and encouragement in gentle and endearing terms."While in chapter 2 the writer delivered a fervid denunciation of the false teachers and their immorality, in this section he renews his pastoral concern to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Peter 3:11-16

D. Living in View of the Future 3:11-16Peter drew application for his readers and focused their attention on how they should live presently in view of the future. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Peter 3:16

"These things" probably refers generally to future events (cf. 2 Peter 3:11; 2 Peter 3:14) and the importance of Christians living godly lives in view of them (e.g., 1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)."It is not only possible, but probable, that St. Peter received every one of St. Paul’s Epistles within a month or two of its publication. We cannot imagine that one apostle should have remained in ignorance of what other apostles were doing, and it is quite... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Peter 3:1-18

Antidote Against Despising the Day of the Lord. Exhortation. Doxology2 Peter 3 may be subdivided into three parts: (a) 2 Peter 3:1-7. ’This Second Epistle is a reminder of what prophets and apostles have said. Those who would understand it must first know that, though mockers will deny this, there will be an end of the present world by fire, as once it was overwhelmed by water. This will be a day of judgment and destruction for the ungodly. (b) 2 Peter 3:8-13. As for the delay, which induces... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 3:16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 3:8-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 3:16

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Peter 3:16

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 3:16

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Peter 3:1-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Peter 3:11-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Peter 3:16

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Peter 3:1-18

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