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Epistle of the Apostle Peter Papyrus 72 - One of the oldest texts of II Peter dating to ca. 300 AD
The Second Epistleof the Apostle PeterThe Second Epistleof the Apostle Peter
Papyrus 72 - One of the oldest texts of II Peter dating to ca. 300 AD
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
The Second Epistleof the Apostle PeterThe Second Epistleof the Apostle Peter
This folio contains II Peter 1:16-2:22
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
The Second Epistleof the Apostle PeterThe Second Epistleof the Apostle Peter
Introduction & Chapter One
Introduction.Author: The Apostle Peter (1:1).
• Present at transfiguration (1:16-18).
• Warned of death by Jesus (1:14, cf. John 21:18,19).
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
Introduction.Date: ca. 66-67 AD during
Nero’s persecution shortly before Peter’s death in Rome (cf. I Peter 5:13).
Jude & II Peter bear a strong resemblance to each other.
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
Chapter OneA. Opening Words (1:1-4).
• “All things” (3).• “Precious promises” (4a).• Escaped corruption (4b).
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
Chapter OneB. Growth in Christ (1:5-11).
• Virtue • Knowledge• Self-control• Perseverance
•Godliness•Brotherly kindness•Love
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
The Second Epistle
of the Apostle Peter
Chapter OneC. Peter’s Death (1:12-15). • “In this tent” (13).• “Reminder of these things”
(15).D. Truth of Scripture (1:16-
21).• “We heard” (18).• “Moved by the Holy Spirit” (21).
