II Peter
This brief letter is a reminder (1:12; 3:1) of the truth of Christianity as opposed to the heresies of false teachers. The author recalls the apostolic witness as the basis of the Church’s proclamation (1:16), points to the Messianic prophecies of the Old Testament which have been confirmed by the coming of Christ (1:19-21) and explains that the delay of the Second Coming is due to the patience and forbearance of God, Who desires that all should reach repentance (3:9). Because of the text concerning the Transfiguration (1:16-18), the Orthodox Church uses portions of 2nd Peter as one of the readings for that Feast.
Reading | Read Time | Hit Count |
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II Peter 1:1-10 (33rd Friday after Pentecost) | 1 min | 3220 |
II Peter 1:10-19 (Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ) | 1 min | 4940 |
II Peter 1:20-2:9 (Monday after Publican and the Pharisee) | 1 min | 5237 |
II Peter 2:9-22 (Tuesday of the Publican and the Pharisee) | 2 mins | 4767 |
II Peter 3:1-18 (Wednesday after Publican and the Pharisee) | 2 mins | 4989 |