2 Peter 3:15 net — And regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as also our dear brother Paul wrote to you, according to the wis…

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"And regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as also our dear brother Paul wrote to you, according to the wisdom given to him,"

— 2 Peter 3:15, NET Bible

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2 Peter 3 — Context

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while waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God? Because of this day, the heavens will be burned up and dissolve, and the celestial bodies will melt away in a blaze!

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But, according to his promise, we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness truly resides.

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Exhortation to the Faithful Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

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And regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as also our dear brother Paul wrote to you, according to the wisdom given to him,

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speaking of these things in all his letters. Some things in these letters are hard to understand, things the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they also do to the rest of the scriptures.

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Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard that you do not get led astray by the error of these unprincipled men and fall from your firm grasp on the truth.

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But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the honor both now and on that eternal day.

2 Peter 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 3:15 say?
2 Peter 3:15 in the NET Bible reads: “And regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as also our dear brother Paul wrote to you, according to the wisdom given to him,”
Where is 2 Peter 3:15 in the Bible?
2 Peter 3:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3, verse 15.
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 3:15.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 3:15 in?
2 Peter 3:15 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 3:15?
2 Peter 3:15 reads (NET): “And regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as also our dear brother Paul wrote to you, according to the wisdom given to him,” 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.
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