2 Peter 3:8-14 NKJV,NLT

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:9

(9) Third Answer—a practical one: Make good use of what to you seems to be delay.The Lord is not slack.—We are in doubt whether “the Lord” means Christ or God the Father. In 2 Peter 3:8 “the Lord” certainly means God; and this is in favour of the same meaning here. On the other hand, “concerning His promise” naturally refers to Christ’s promise that He will return. The same doubt recurs with regard to 2 Peter 3:15 (see Note there). By “is not slack is meant “does not delay beyond the time... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:10

(10) The certainty and possible nearness of Christ’s coming is the basis of the preceding warning and of the exhortations which follow.As a thief in the night.—Suddenly and without warning. The words are an echo of Matthew 24:43, a saying which St. Peter certainly heard (Mark 13:3), or possibly of 1 Thessalonians 5:2, which may easily be included in the Epistles referred to below in 2 Peter 3:16. The words “in the night” are here wanting in authority.The heavens shall pass away.—Again an... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:11

(11) Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved.—For “then” we ought probably to read “thus,” seeing that all these things are thus to be dissolved. The original is present in form, but rightly translated by the future, being the prophetic present, i.e., the future prophetically regarded as present.What manner of persons.—Not so much a question as an exclamation. In any case, the sentence should run on to the end of 2 Peter 3:12. To put an interrogation at “to be” or at “godliness,”... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:12

(12) Hasting unto.—There is no “unto” in the Greek. The margin is probably right, hasting the coming—i.e., hastening Christ’s coming by holy lives, by helping to make the Gospel known to all nations (Matthew 24:14), so as to “accomplish the number of the elect,” and by praying “Thy kingdom come.” (Comp. 2 Timothy 4:8; Revelation 22:20.) The thought is singularly parallel to St. Peter’s speech in Solomon’s Porch (Acts 3:19-21, where see Notes); and as the thought is striking and unusual—perhaps... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:13

(13) Nevertheless we, according to his promise.—“Nevertheless” is too strong, and the emphasis is on “new,” not on “we.” But new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness, we look for, according to His promise. (Comp. Revelation 21:1.) On the repetition of “look for,” three times in three verses, see above on 2 Peter 2:7. The promise of the new heavens and new earth is given in Isaiah 65:17; Isaiah 66:22. There are two words for “new” in Greek; one looks forward, “young” as... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:14

(14) Be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.—Rather, Be found spotless and blameless in His sight. “Be found of Him,” i.e., “by Him” (comp. 2 Peter 2:19), cannot stand; the construction is parallel to “be found unto you” (2 Corinthians 12:20), i.e., “in your judgment,” or “in your sight.” The pair of epithets, “spotless and blameless,” should be noticed as coinciding with 1 Peter 1:19, and also as forming a marked contrast to the false teachers, who are called “spots and... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Peter 3:1-18

2 Peter 3:4 The sense of security more frequently springs from habit than from conviction, and for this reason it often subsists after such a change in the condition as might have been expected to suggest alarm. The lapse of time during which a given event has not happened is, in the logic of habit, constantly alleged as a reason why the event should never happen, even when the lapse of time is precisely the added condition which makes the event imminent. George Eliot, Silas Marner (ch. v.).... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 3:8-9

Chapter 28 THE LORD IS NOT SLACK2 Peter 3:8-9"ALL things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation," said the mockers. It was foolish, therefore, to believe in, or to think of a judgment to come. In the words before us the Apostle not only supplies an answer to the scorners, but gives a precious lesson to Christians for all time on the nature of God and His government of the world. It is but a single thought, but when the mind of the believer has grasped its significance, he will... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 3:10-13

Chapter 29 "WHAT MANNER OF PERSONS OUGHT YE TO BE?"2 Peter 3:10-13THE Apostle, ever earnest to put the brethren in mind of the things they had heard or read, never fails to follow his own precept. His thoughts perpetually go back to the words of Jesus, of which the passage before us is but one example out of many. "If the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched". {Luke 12:39} So spake Christ unto the disciples when urging them to be like unto... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 3:14-18

Chapter 30 "BE YE STEADFAST, UNMOVABLE"2 Peter 3:14-18IN these solemn closing words the Apostle sums up his exhortations and warnings. His admonition is of a twofold character. First, he urges the brethren to strive after steadfastness, but to beware of sinking into a careless security which may make them an easy prey to false guides. "Stand fast," he would say, "and be ever watchful against falling." Then, let your Christian life be one of steady, constant, temperate progress; let it imitate... read more

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:9

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:10

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:11

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:12

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:13

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Peter 3:14

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Peter 3:1-18

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 3:8-9

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 3:10-13

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 3:14-18

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