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A Predicted Reality
Commentators explain that Peter's warning about scoffers was a foundational teaching of the apostles. This prophecy was given so that Christians would be prepared and not be surprised or shaken when they encounter mockery. Being forewarned about this opposition is meant to strengthen the believer's resolve.
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2 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 3:3
18th Century
Theologian
Knowing this first. As among the first and most important things to be attended to—as one of the predictions which demand your special reg…
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 3:3
Knowing this first (τουτο πρωτον γινωσκοντες). Present active participle of γινωσκω. See 1:20 for this identical phrase. Nominativ…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 3:3
19th Century
Bishop
SECOND PREDICTION: Scoffers shall throw doubt on Christ’s return.
(3) In the last days.—Compare 1 Peter 1:20,[R…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Peter 3:3
19th Century
Preacher
Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers,—
A prophecy which has been abundantly fulfilled. You need not …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Peter 3:3
Peter next states a primary thing to be remembered from the prophetic and apostolic deposit: the appearance of scoffers in the last days, who deny …
John Calvin
On 2 Peter 3:3
16th Century
Theologian
Knowing this first. The participle knowing may be applied to the Apostle, and in this way, “I labor to stir you up for this reaso…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 3:3
17th Century
Pastor
Knowing this first
In the first place, principally, and chiefly, and which might easily be known and observed from t…
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…