New Testament
Book of 2 Peter
Near the end of his life, Peter urges believers to keep growing in faith and to hold to what the apostles taught. He warns about false teachers and explains why the Lord's return seems delayed.
At a glance
2 Peter key facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 3
- Author
- Peter the apostle; some scholars question this, though the church has long received it as his
- When it was written
- Around AD 64 to 68
- Main theme
- Grow in knowledge of Christ and watch for false teaching
- Key verse
- 2 Peter 3:9
Summary
What is 2 Peter about?
Near the end of his life, Peter urges believers to keep growing in faith and to hold to what the apostles taught. He warns about false teachers and explains why the Lord's return seems delayed.
Key verse
A key verse in 2 Peter
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
3 chapters
2 Peter chapters
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Questions
2 Peter: common questions
Who wrote the book of 2 Peter?
Peter the apostle; some scholars question this, though the church has long received it as his.
When was 2 Peter written?
Around AD 64 to 68.
What is the book of 2 Peter about?
Near the end of his life, Peter urges believers to keep growing in faith and to hold to what the apostles taught. He warns about false teachers and explains why the Lord's return seems delayed.
How many chapters are in 2 Peter?
2 Peter has 3 chapters, in the New Testament.
What is a key verse in 2 Peter?
2 Peter 3:9: “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” (KJV).
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