2 Peter 3:2 asv — that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Sa…

American Standard Version

"that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles: "

— 2 Peter 3:2, American Standard Version

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2 Peter 3 — Context

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This is now, beloved, the second epistle that I write unto you; and in both of them I stir up your sincere mind by putting you in remembrance;

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that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles:

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knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,

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and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for, from the day that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

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For this they wilfully forget, that there were heavens from of old, and an earth compacted out of water and amidst water, by the word of God;

2 Peter 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 3:2 say?
2 Peter 3:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles: ”
Where is 2 Peter 3:2 in the Bible?
2 Peter 3:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3, verse 2.
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 3:2.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 3:2 in?
2 Peter 3:2 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 3:2?
2 Peter 3:2 reads (ASV): “that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles: ” 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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