2 Peter 3:17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 3:11-18

The apostle, having instructed them in the doctrine of Christ's second coming, I. Takes occasion thence to exhort them to purity and godliness in their whole conversation: all the truths which are revealed in scripture should be improved for our advancement in practical godliness: this is the effect that knowledge must produce, or we are never the better for it. If you know these things, happy are you if you do them. Seeing all these things must be dissolved, how holy should we be, that are... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Peter 3:17-18

3:17-18 As far as you are concerned. beloved, you have been forewarned. You must, therefore, be on your guard not to be carried away by the error of lawless men and so to fall from your own foundation; rather, you must see to it that you grow in grace and in understanding of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and to the day of eternity. In conclusion Peter tells us certain things about the Christian life. (i) The Christian is a man who is forewarned. That... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 3:17

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before ,.... As that there will be such mockers and scoffers in the last days, and such unlearned and unstable men that will deprave the Scriptures, and wrest them in such a miserable manner: beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked ; from the simplicity of the Gospel, along with such wicked men, that wax worse and worse, deceivers and being deceived, by giving into any of their errors which respect the grace of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Peter 3:17

Seeing ye know - before - Seeing that by prophets and apostles you have been thus forewarned, beware, φυλασσεσθε , keep watch, be on your guard; cleave to God and the word of his grace, lest ye be led away from the truth delivered by the prophets and apostles, by the error of the wicked, αθεσμων , of the lawless - those who wrest the Scriptures to make them countenance their lusts, exorbitant exactions, and lawless practices. Fall from your own steadfastness - From that faith in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Peter 3:17

Verse 17 17.Ye, therefore, beloved. After having shewn to the faithful the dangers of which they were to beware, he now concludes by admonishing them to be wise. But he shews that there was need of being watchful, lest they should be overwhelmed. And, doubtless, the craft of our enemy, the many and various treacheries which he employs against us, the cavils of ungodly men, leave no place for security. Hence, vigilance must be exercised, lest the devices of Satan and of the wicked should succeed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:11-18

Exhortations. I. THE DUTY OF PREPARATION . 1 . Christians should look for the city that hath foundations. The cities of this world have no sure foundation, for the earth on which they are built must pass away; it has within itself the element which is to cause its dissolution; the germs of that dissolution are working even now. Then wise men must not lay up for themselves treasures upon earth; they must not live as if this changeful, dying world was to be their home for ever;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:11-18

Duty in view of second coming. I. REFERENCE TO GOD IN OUR CONDUCT . "Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy living and godliness?" The catastrophe that is to accompany the second coming is here put down in time present in the original, to raise an impression of its certainty: "Seeing that these things are thus all dissolved." If the conclusions of some scientific men are to be accepted, this is literally true,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:14-18

A tender concluding appeal. In these words the apostle gets near, as a shepherd of souls tending the flock, to those whom he would bless. I. lie MAKES THEIR DISCIPLINE A PLEA FOR REACHING A BLESSED IDEAL . 1 . Their discipline. How much is involved in "these things"? 2 . Their ideal. "Be found in peace, without spot, and blameless." 3 . Their struggle. "Give diligence." II. HE INDICATES THAT THE MYSTERY OF DELAYED JUDGMENT IS A ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:17

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing that ye know these things before. The pronoun "ye" is emphatic; others have gone astray; "continue ye faithful." The construction is participial, and there is no expressed object; literally, "knowing before," i.e., that false teachers will arise. Beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness; rather, as in the Revised Version, lest, being carried away … ye fall. It is interesting to notice that the word... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:17

Seeing that ye know these things before - Being aware of this danger, and knowing that such results may follow. People should read the Bible with the feeling that it is possible that they may fall into error, and be deceived at last. This apprehension will do much to make them diligent, and candid, and prayerful, in studying the Word of God.With the error of the wicked - Wicked men. Such as he had referred to in 2 Peter 2:0, who became public teachers of religion.Fall from your own... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 3:11-18

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Peter 3:17-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 3:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Peter 3:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Peter 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:11-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:11-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:14-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:17

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