2 Peter 3:1

“This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:”

"This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:" - 2 Peter 3:1
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What does 2 Peter 3:1 mean?

2 Peter 3:1 (KJV) - "This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance." Context: The book of 2 Peter is attributed to the apostle Peter, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. The letter is addressed to a group of…

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Stirring Up the Pure Mind: A Call to Remembrance

The Apostle Peter, in his second epistle, penned a message filled with love and earnestness, especially revealing the depth of his pastoral heart for the believers. In 2 Peter 3:1, he begins by addressing his audience affectionately as "beloved," indicating a deep bond and…

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A Prayer for Remembering the Truth

O Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, as we reflect upon the wisdom found in Your Holy Word. As it is written in 2 Peter 3:1, "This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of…

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2 Peter 3:1 - "This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:"
1 Peter 2:3 - "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
1 Peter 3:2 - "While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear."
"If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." - 1 Peter 2:3
1 Peter 2:2-3 - "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good."
2 Peter 3:6 - "Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:"
"While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear." - 1 Peter 3:2
I Peter 1:3
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 3:3 - "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,"
2 Peter 3:10 – "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar."
1 Peter 3:3 - "Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;"
2 Peter 1:3 - "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:"
2 Peter 3:13 - "Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness."
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 3:13 - "And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?"
1 Peter 3:19 - "By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;"
2 Peter 3:11 being holy and being godly. Reflections of our father in heaven
"Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:" - 2 Peter 3:6
2 Peter 3:2 - "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:"
2 Peter 1:1 - "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:"
1 Peter 5:3 - "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock."
1 Peter 2:20-21