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Constant Stirring Required
Peter states his purpose for writing is to "stir up" his readers' minds through remembrance. Commentators stress this is a vital, ongoing need for all believers. John Calvin colorfully notes that without such stirring, our minds can grow "dim" and "contract rust." Even the most sincere faith needs regular reminders from Scripture and teachers to remain active, clear, and protected from error.
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2 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 3:1
18th Century
Theologian
2 Peter 3—Analysis of the Chapter.
The principal design of this chapter is to demonstrate, in opposition to the objections of sc…
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 3:1
Beloved (αγαπητο). With this vocative verbal (four times in this chapter), Peter "turns away from the Libertines and their victims…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 3:1
19th Century
Bishop
This second epistle, beloved, I now write.—Rather, This now second epistle I write, beloved; or, This epistl…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Peter 3:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
This second epistle, beloved, I now write to you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: that you may be mindful of the…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Peter 3:1
“Dear friends” (lit., “beloved”; GK 28) is repeated in vv.8, 14, and 17 in this chapter (see also 1 Peter 2:11; 4:1). “This is now my s…
John Calvin
On 2 Peter 3:1
16th Century
Theologian
So that they would not be wearied with the Second Epistle as if the first was sufficient, he says that it was not written in vain, because they nee…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 3:1
17th Century
Pastor
This second epistle, beloved, I now write to you
This is a transition to another part of the epistle; for the apostl…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Peter 3:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The purified minds of Christians should be stirred up, so that they may be active and lively in the work of holiness. There will be scoffers in the…