2 Peter 3:8-14 NKJV,NLT

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:13

The abode of righteousness. If the catastrophe which the apostle describes in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth verses stood alone, it might well fill the mind of the believing reader with foreboding and with awe, and paralyze all his energies. But the inspired writer looks beyond the scenes of dissolution and destruction to the fair and beautiful visions which become clear to the eye of faith when enlightened with a heavenly ray. I. THE SUBSTANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN 'S ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:14

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things; rather, these things, the coming of the Lord, the restitution of all things, the new heavens and the new earth. Be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless; literally, give diligence (or, be earnest— the same word which is used in 2 Peter 1:10 ) to be found without spot and blameless in his sight in peace. Christians who look for the coming of Christ must earnestly strive to imitate their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:14

Diligence. Where our versions say, "Be diligent! ' or "Give diligence!" the original says, "Hasten!" Yet our word, implying choice, value, love, seems appropriate as a rendering of the Greek. Let the traveler speed him with diligence on his journey; let the ploughman hasten to furrow all the acres of his field; let the sailor diligently take advantage of every favourable wind, and beat to windward when need be, that he may reach the haven where he fain would be. And let the Christian, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:14-18

A tender concluding appeal. In these words the apostle gets near, as a shepherd of souls tending the flock, to those whom he would bless. I. lie MAKES THEIR DISCIPLINE A PLEA FOR REACHING A BLESSED IDEAL . 1 . Their discipline. How much is involved in "these things"? 2 . Their ideal. "Be found in peace, without spot, and blameless." 3 . Their struggle. "Give diligence." II. HE INDICATES THAT THE MYSTERY OF DELAYED JUDGMENT IS A ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:8

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years - This 2 Peter 3:8-9 is the second consideration by which the apostle meets the objection of scoffers against the doctrine of the second coming of the Saviour. The objection was, that much time, and perhaps the time which had been supposed to be set for his coming, had passed away, and still all things remained as they were. The reply of the apostle is, that no argument could be drawn from this,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise - That is, it should not be inferred because His promise seems to be long delayed that therefore it will fail. When people, after a considerable lapse of time, fail to fulfil their engagements, we infer that it is because they have changed their plans, or because they have forgotten their promises, or because they have no ability to perform them, or because there is a lack of principle which makes them fail, regardless of their obligations. But no... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:10

But the day of the Lord - The day of the Lord Jesus. That is, the day in which he will be manifested. It is called his day, because he will then be the grand and prominent object as the Judge of all. Compare Luke 17:27.Will come as a thief in the night - Unexpectedly; suddenly. See the notes at 1 Thessalonians 5:2.In the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise - That is, what seems to us to be the heavens. It cannot mean that the holy home where God dwells will pass away; nor do we... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:11

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved - Since this is an undoubted truth.What manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness - In holy conduct and piety. That is, this fact ought to be allowed to exert a deep and abiding influence on us, to induce us to lead holy lives. We should feel that there is nothing permanent on the earth that this is not our abiding home; and that our great interests are in another world. We should be serious, humble, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:12

Looking for - Not knowing when this may occur, the mind should be in that state which constitutes “expectation;” that is, a belief that it will occur, and a condition of mind in which we would not be taken by surprise should it happen at any moment. See the notes at Titus 2:13.And hasting unto the coming - Margin, as in Greek: ““hasting the coming.”” The Greek word rendered “hasting,” (σπεύδω speudō,) means to urge on, to hasten; and then to hasten after anything, to await with eager desire.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:13

Nevertheless we, according to his promise - The allusion here seems to be, beyond a doubt, to two passages in Isaiah, in which a promise of this kind is found. Isaiah 65:17; “for, behold, I create new heavens, and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.” Isaiah 66:22; “for as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the Lord,” etc. Compare Revelation 21:1, where John says he had a vision of the new heaven and the new... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 3:14

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 3:13

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