Parallel Verses New International Version Bear in mind that our Lord's patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. King James Bible And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; Darby Bible Translation and account the longsuffering of our Lord [to be] salvation; according as our beloved brother Paul also has written to you according to the wisdom given to him, World English Bible Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you; Young's Literal Translation and the long-suffering of our Lord count ye salvation, according as also our beloved brother Paul -- according to the wisdom given to him -- did write to you, 2 Peter 3:15 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAnd account that the long-suffering of our Lord - Conclude that God's long-suffering with the world is a proof that he designs men to be saved; even as our beloved brother Paul. "This epistle being written to those to whom the first epistle was sent, the persons to whom the Apostle Paul wrote concerning the long-suffering of God were the Jewish and Gentile Christians in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. Accordingly, we know he wrote to the Ephesians, (Ephesians 2:3-5), to the Colossians, (Colossians 1:21), and to Timothy, (1 Timothy 2:3, 1 Timothy 2:4), things which imply that God's bearing with sinners is intended for their salvation. The persons to whom Peter's epistles were sent were, for the most part, Paul's converts." - Macknight. According to the wisdom given unto him - That is, according to the measure of the Divine inspiration, by which he was qualified for the Divine work, and by which he was so capable of entering into the deep things of God. It is worthy of remark that Paul's epistles are ranked among the Scriptures; a term applied to those writings which are divinely inspired, and to those only. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge account. Romans 2:4 Or despise you the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering... our beloved. according. Proverbs 2:6,7 For the LORD gives wisdom: out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding... Library Twenty Seventh Sunday after Trinity to the Reader. Text: 2 Peter 3, 3-7. TO THE READER. When the year has twenty-seven Sundays after Trinity, which seldom occurs, substitute the text of 2 Peter 3, 3-7 for the twenty-sixth Sunday and use the text of the twenty-sixth Sunday for the twenty-seventh Sunday. … Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Thirty-First Day. Holiness and Heaven. On Predestination Spiritual Growth Cross References Isaiah 30:18 Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Acts 9:17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord--Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here--has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." Acts 15:25 So we all agreed to choose some men and send them to you with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul-- Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? 1 Corinthians 3:10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. Ephesians 3:3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 2 Peter 3:2 I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. Jump to Previous Account Always Beloved Count Dear Forbearance Granted Letters Longsuffering Means Mind Patience Patient Paul Regard Salvation Virtue Waiting Wisdom Write Written WroteJump to Next Account Always Beloved Count Dear Forbearance Granted Letters Longsuffering Means Mind Patience Patient Paul Regard Salvation Virtue Waiting Wisdom Write Written WroteLinks 2 Peter 3:15 NIV2 Peter 3:15 NLT 2 Peter 3:15 ESV 2 Peter 3:15 NASB 2 Peter 3:15 KJV 2 Peter 3:15 Bible Apps 2 Peter 3:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Peter 3:15 Chinese Bible 2 Peter 3:15 French Bible 2 Peter 3:15 German Bible 2 Peter 3:15 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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