2 Peter 3:2

2 Peter 3:1 bbe — My loved ones, this is now my second letter to you, and in this as in the first, I am attempting to keep your true mind…

Bible in Basic English

"My loved ones, this is now my second letter to you, and in this as in the first, I am attempting to keep your true minds awake;"

— 2 Peter 3:1, Bible in Basic English

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2 Peter 3 — Context

My loved ones, this is now my second letter to you, and in this as in the first, I am attempting to keep your true minds awake;

So that you may keep in mind the words of the holy prophets in the past, and the law of the Lord and Saviour which was given to you by his Apostles.

Having first of all the knowledge that in the last days there will be men who, ruled by their evil desires, will make sport of holy things,

Saying, Where is the hope of his coming? From the death of the fathers till now everything has gone on as it was from the making of the world.

2 Peter 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 3:1 say?

2 Peter 3:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “My loved ones, this is now my second letter to you, and in this as in the first, I am attempting to keep your true minds awake;”

Where is 2 Peter 3:1 in the Bible?

2 Peter 3:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3, verse 1.

Who wrote 2 Peter?

2 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. Petrine authorship is widely held by the church but disputed by some critical scholars on stylistic grounds. It was written c. AD 65–68.

What is the book of 2 Peter about?

Peter's farewell letter, written near his death, warns the church against false teachers and scoffers, and grounds believers in the prophetic word and the certainty of the day of the Lord. "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise."

What are the major themes of 2 Peter?

2 Peter explores themes including False Teachers, Day of the Lord, Scripture, Growth in Grace. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Peter 3:1.

What translation should I read 2 Peter 3:1 in?

2 Peter 3:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Peter 3:1?

2 Peter 3:1 reads (BBE): “My loved ones, this is now my second letter to you, and in this as in the first, I am attempting to keep your true minds awake;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

2 Peter 3:1 bbe — My loved ones, this is now my second letter to you, and in this as in the first, I am attempting to keep your true mind…

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