2 Peter 3:3-4

“Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.”

"Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation." - 2 Peter 3:3-4
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What does 2 Peter 3:3-4 mean?

The verse 2 Peter 3:3-4 from the King James Version reads: "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were…

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The Last Days and the Promise of His Coming

In the epistle of 2 Peter, particularly in chapter 3 verses 3 and 4, we encounter a poignant reminder of the spiritual climate that will characterize the last days. Peter writes, "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts…

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A Prayer for Strength and Understanding in the Last Days

Dear Heavenly Father, As I approach Your throne of grace today, I carry with me the solemn words of 2 Peter 3:3-4, which remind us of the trials we face in these last days. Your Word tells us, "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after…

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2 Peter 3:3-4 - "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation."
2 Peter 3:3 - "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,"
2 Peter 3:4 - "And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation."
Acts 3:4 - "And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us."
2 Peter 3:6 - "Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:"
1 Peter 2:3 - "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
"Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts," - 2 Peter 3:3
2 Peter 3:10 – "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar."
1 Peter 3:2 - "While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear."
1 Peter3:3-4
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:"
1 Peter 3:4 - "But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."
2 Peter 3:5 - "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:"
Matthew 10:2-4…Matthew 10:2-4 New International Version 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
Matthew 10:2-4…Matthew 10:2-4 New International Version 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
2 Peter 3:8 - "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
2 Peter 3:13 - "Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness."
Acts 3:3 - "Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms."
2 Timothy 4:3-4
2 Peter 3:11 - "Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,"
2 Peter 3:18 - "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen."
2 Peter 3:14 - "Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless."
"If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." - 1 Peter 2:3
"Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:" - 2 Peter 3:6
"But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price." - 1 Peter 3:4
"But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price." - 1 Peter 3:4
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;"
Matthew 2:3-4
1 Peter 3:2-4 - "when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight."