2 Peter 3:1
WEB
This is now, beloved, the second letter that I have written to you; and in both of them I stir up your sincere mind by reminding you
BSB
Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking
KJV
This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:
Matthew Henry
Greek interlinear
G3778
he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who
, including nominative masculine plural οὗτοι , nominative feminine singular αὕτη , and nominative feminine plural αὕται
Derivation: from the article G3588 and G846;
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
See also: G846, G3588.
G2235
already, (even) now (already), by this time
Derivation: apparently from G2228 (or possibly G2229) and G1211;
even now
KJV: already, (even) now (already), by this time.
See also: G2228, G2229, G1211.
G27
(dearly, well) beloved, dear
Derivation: from G25;
beloved
KJV: (dearly, well) beloved, dear.
See also: G25.
G1208
afterward, again, second(-arily, time)
Derivation: as the comparative of G1417;
(ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
KJV: afterward, again, second(-arily, time).
See also: G1417.
G4771
thou
Derivation: the personal pronoun of the second person singular;
thou
KJV: thou.
See also G4571, G4671, G4675; and for the plural G5209, G5210, G5213, G5216.
See also: G4675, G4571, G4671, G5209, G5210, G5213, G5216.
G1125
describe, write(-ing, -ten)
Derivation: a primary verb;
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
KJV: describe, write(-ing, -ten).
G1992
"epistle," letter
Derivation: from G1989;
a written message
KJV: "epistle," letter.
See also: G1989.
G1722
about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in)
Derivation: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537);
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in).
Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
See also: G1519, G1537.
G3739
one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc
, including feminine ἥ , and neuter ὅ
Derivation: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588);
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc.
See also G3757.
See also: G3588, G3757.
G1326
arise, awake, raise, stir up
Derivation: from G1223 and G1453;
to wake fully; i.e. arouse (literally or figuratively)
KJV: arise, awake, raise, stir up.
See also: G1223, G1453.
G5280
remembrance
Derivation: from G5279;
a reminding or (reflexively) recollection
KJV: remembrance.
See also: G5279.
G3588
the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc
, including the feminine ἡ , and the neuter τό in all their inflections;
Derivation: the definite article;
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
G1506
pure, sincere
Derivation: from εἵλη (the sun's ray) and G2919;
judged by sunlight, i.e. tested as genuine (figuratively)
KJV: pure, sincere.
See also: G2919.
G1271
imagination, mind, understanding
Derivation: from G1223 and G3563;
deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its disposition), by implication, its exercise
KJV: imagination, mind, understanding.
See also: G1223, G3563.
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Verses 1–2
2 Peter 3:1–2
That the apostle might the better reach his end in writing this epistle, which is to make them steady and constant in a fiducial and practical remembrance of the doctrine of the gospel, he, 1. Expresses his special affection and tenderness for them, by calling them beloved, hereby evidencing that he added to godliness brotherly-kindness, as he had (Pe2 1:17) exhorted them to do. Ministers must be examples of love and affection, as well as life and conversation. 2. He evinces a sincere love to them, and hearty concern for them, by writing the same thing to them, though in other words. It being safe for them, it shall not be grievous to him to write upon the same subject, and pursue the same design, by those methods which are most likely to succeed. 3. The better to recommend the matter, he tells them that what he would have them to remember are, (1.) The words spoken by the holy prophets, who were divinely inspired, both enlightened and sanctified by the Holy Ghost; and, seeing these persons' minds were purified by the sanctifying operation of the same Spirit, they were the better disposed to receive and retain what came from God by the holy prophets. (2.) The commandments of the apostles of the Lord and Saviour; and therefore the disciples and servants of Christ ought to regard what those who are sent by him have declared unto them to be the will of their Lord. What God has spoken by the prophets of the Old Testament, and Christ has commanded by the apostles of the New, cannot but demand and deserve to be frequently remembered; and those who meditate on these things will feel the quickening virtues thereof. It is by these things the pure minds of Christians are to be stirred up, that they may be active and lively in the work of holiness, and zealous and unwearied in the way to heaven.
Cross-references: 2Pet 1:17