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2 Peter 3

2 Peter 3:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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This
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
houtos (Greek #3778)
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV usage: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
Pronounce: hoo'-tos
Origin: οὗτοι (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular αὕτη (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural αὕται (how'-tahee) from the article 3588 and 846
second
deuteros (Greek #1208)
(ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
KJV usage: afterward, again, second(-arily, time).
Pronounce: dyoo'-ter-os
Origin: as the compare of 1417
epistle
epistole (Greek #1992)
a written message
KJV usage: "epistle," letter.
Pronounce: ep-is-tol-ay'
Origin: from 1989
, beloved
agapetos (Greek #27)
beloved
KJV usage: (dearly, well) beloved, dear.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ay-tos'
Origin: from 25
, I
grapho (Greek #1125)
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
KJV usage: describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Pronounce: graf'-o
Origin: a primary verb
now
ede (Greek #2235)
even now
KJV usage: already, (even) now (already), by this time.
Pronounce: ay'-day
Origin: apparently from 2228 (or possibly 2229) and 1211
write
grapho (Greek #1125)
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
KJV usage: describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Pronounce: graf'-o
Origin: a primary verb
unto you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
; in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: 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.
Pronounce: en
Origin: 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 1519 and 1537)
both which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
I stir up
diegeiro (Greek #1326)
to wake fully; i.e. arouse (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: arise, awake, raise, stir up.
Pronounce: dee-eg-i'-ro
Origin: from 1223 and 1453
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
pure
eilikrines (Greek #1506)
judged by sunlight, i.e. tested as genuine (figuratively)
KJV usage: pure, sincere.
Pronounce: i-lik-ree-nace'
Origin: from εἵλη (the sun's ray) and 2919
minds
dianoia (Greek #1271)
deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its disposition), by implication, its exercise
KJV usage: imagination, mind, understanding.
Pronounce: dee-an'-oy-ah
Origin: from 1223 and 3563
by way of
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: 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.
Pronounce: en
Origin: 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 1519 and 1537)
remembrance
hupomnesis (Greek #5280)
a reminding or (reflexively) recollection
KJV usage: remembrance.
Pronounce: hoop-om'-nay-sis
Origin: from 5279
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-7:  He assures them of the certainty of Christ's coming to judgment, against those scorners who dispute against it;
8-9:  warning the godly, for the long patience of God, to hasten their repentance.
10:  He describes also the manner how the world shall be destroyed;
11-15:  exhorting them, from the expectation thereof, to all holiness of life;
16-18:  and again to think the patience of God to tend to their salvation, as Paul wrote to them in his epistles.
second epistle.
2 Cor. 13:2• 2I have declared beforehand, and I say beforehand as present the second time, and now absent, to those that have sinned before, and to all the rest, that if I come again I will not spare. (2 Cor. 13:2)
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1 Peter 1:1‑2• 1Peter, apostle of Jesus Christ, to the sojourners of the dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
 2elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by sanctification of the Spirit, unto the obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied. (1 Peter 1:1‑2)
I stir.
2 Peter 1:13‑15• 13But I account it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance,
 14knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle is speedily to take place, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has manifested to me;
 15but I will use diligence, that after my departure ye should have also, at any time, in your power to call to mind these things. (2 Peter 1:13‑15)
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2 Tim. 1:6• 6For which cause I put thee in mind to rekindle the gift of God which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. (2 Tim. 1:6)
pure.
Psa. 24:4• 4He that hath blameless hands and a pure heart; who lifteth not up his soul unto vanity, nor sweareth deceitfully: (Psa. 24:4)
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Psa. 73:1• 1A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are of a pure heart. (Psa. 73:1)
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Matt. 5:8• 8Blessed the pure in heart, for *they* shall see God. (Matt. 5:8)
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1 Tim. 5:22• 22Lay hands quickly on no man, nor partake in others' sins. Keep thyself pure. (1 Tim. 5:22)
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1 Peter 1:22• 22Having purified your souls by obedience to the truth to unfeigned brotherly love, love one another out of a pure heart fervently; (1 Peter 1:22)
way.
2 Peter 1:12• 12Wherefore I will be careful to put you always in mind of these things, although knowing them and established in the present truth. (2 Peter 1:12)
• The mystery of lawlessness was actively at work from early days, as 2 Thessalonians 2 informs us. It was restrained by the power of the Spirit, and especially by apostolic energy. (“2 Peter 3:1-2” by W. Kelly)
• Be the corruptions as they may, and however veiled by those who are deceived and deceive by them, we have the inspired word to stir up the "pure mind." (“2 Peter 3:1-2” by W. Kelly)
• The chapter plainly shows us what is the effect of bringing prophetic truth to bear upon the pure mind of the believer; he is thereby separated in heart and life from the world that must come not only spiritually but also materially under judgment and so disappear (see, verses 10-14). (“2 Peter 3” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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This, a second letter, beloved, I already write to you, in both which I stir up, in the way of putting you in remembrance, your pure mind,

W. Kelly Translation

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This already a second epistle, beloved, I write to you, in both which I stir up your pure mind by putting in remembrance,