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You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
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Forewarned is Forearmed
Peter's warning is not meant to cause fear, but to equip believers. Commentators explain that by 'knowing these things beforehand'—the reality of false teachers and their deceptive errors—Christians are given the necessary information to be on guard. This foreknowledge acts as a spiritual defense system, enabling believers to stand firm against deception.
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2 Peter
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Seeing that you know these things before. Being aware of this danger, and knowing that such results may follow. Men should read the Bible …
Knowing these things beforehand (προγινωσκοντες). Present active participle of προγινωσκω as in 1 Peter 1:20. Cf. πρωτ…
19th Century
Anglican
Know these things before.—Seeing that I have forewarned you of the certain appearance, conduct, and success of these false teacher…
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Baptist
You therefore, beloved, since you know these things beforehand, beware lest you also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from yo…
With the word “therefore” and an affectionate reference to his readers (), Peter begins his conclusion. These two verses touch on the main themes o…
16th Century
Protestant
Ye, therefore, beloved. After having shown the faithful the dangers they were to beware of, he now concludes by admonishing them to be wis…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You therefore, beloved, seeing you know [these things] before , &c.] As that there will be such mockers and scoffers…
From the doctrine of Christ's second coming, we are exhorted to purity and godliness. This is the effect of real knowledge. Very exact and universa…
