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2 Peter 3

2 Peter 3:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Thatb ye may be mindful
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
mnaomai (Greek #3415)
to bear in mind, i.e. recollect; by implication, to reward or punish
KJV usage: be mindful, remember, come (have) in remembrance. Compare 3403.
Pronounce: mnah'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a derivative of 3306 or perhaps of the base of 3145 (through the idea of fixture in the mind or of mental grasp)
of the words
rhema (Greek #4487)
an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naught whatever
KJV usage: + evil, + nothing, saying, word.
Pronounce: hray'-mah
Origin: from 4483
which were spoken before
proereo (Greek #4280)
used as alternate of 4277; to say already, predict
KJV usage: foretell, say (speak, tell) before.
Pronounce: pro-er-eh'-o
Origin: from 4253 and 2046
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hupo (Greek #5259)
under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at))
KJV usage: among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
Pronounce: hoop-o'
Origin: a primary preposition
the
prophetes (Greek #4396)
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
KJV usage: prophet.
Pronounce: prof-ay'-tace
Origin: from a compound of 4253 and 5346
holy
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
prophets
prophetes (Greek #4396)
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
KJV usage: prophet.
Pronounce: prof-ay'-tace
Origin: from a compound of 4253 and 5346
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
of the commandment
entole (Greek #1785)
injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
KJV usage: commandment, precept.
Pronounce: en-tol-ay'
Origin: from 1781
of us
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
the apostles
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
apostolos (Greek #652)
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
KJV usage: apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
Pronounce: ap-os'-tol-os
Origin: from 649
of the Lord
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
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
Saviour
soter (Greek #4990)
a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
KJV usage: saviour.
Pronounce: so-tare'
Origin: from 4982
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Jude 17‑18• 17But ye, beloved, remember ye the words that were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,
 18that they said to you, In [the] end of the time shall be mockers walking after their own lusts of ungodliness. (Jude 17‑18)
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1 Tim. 4:1• 1But the Spirit saith expressly that in latter times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and teachings of demons, (1 Tim. 4:1)
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2 Tim. 3:1• 1But this know, that in [the] last days grievous times shall be there. (2 Tim. 3:1)

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Apostle,
Prophet,
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Ministry on This Verse

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2 Peter 1:19‑21• 19And we have the prophetic word firmer, to which ye do well in paying heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawn and a morning star arise in your hearts;
 20knowing this first that no prophecy of scripture is of its own interpretation,
 21for no prophecy was ever brought by will of man, but [holy] men spoke from God, moved by [the] Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:19‑21)
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Luke 1:70• 70{i}as he spoke by [the] mouth of his holy prophets, who have been since the world began;{/i} (Luke 1:70)
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Luke 24:27,44• 27And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
 44And he said unto them, These [are] the words which I spake unto you, while being yet with you, that all that must be fulfilled that is written in the law of Moses and prophets and psalms concerning me. (Luke 24:27,44)
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Acts 3:18,24‑26• 18but God thus fulfilled what he announced by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ should suffer.
 24Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel, and those in succession, as many as spoke, did also announce these days.
 25Ye are the sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God covenanted with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
 26To you first, God, having raised up his servant, sent him to bless you in turning away each from your iniquities. (Acts 3:18,24‑26)
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Acts 10:43• 43To him all the prophets bear witness that every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins through his Name. (Acts 10:43)
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Acts 28:23• 23And having appointed him a day, many came unto him into the lodging, to whom he expounded, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, from both the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning till evening. (Acts 28:23)
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1 Peter 1:10‑12• 10Of which salvation prophets that prophesied of the grace that [was] toward you sought out and searched out;
 11searching what or what sort of time the Spirit of Christ that [was] in them did indicate when testifying beforehand the sufferings that [were] for Christ, and the glories after them.
 12To whom it was revealed that not to themselves but to you they were ministering the very things which have now been announced to you through those that brought you glad tidings by [the] Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven; which things angels desire to look into. (1 Peter 1:10‑12)
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Rev. 19:10• 10And I fell before his feet to worship him. And he saith to me, See {i}thou do it{/i} not: I am fellow-servant of thee and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. (Rev. 19:10)
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2 Peter 3:15• 15and count the long-suffering of our Lord salvation, even as our beloved brother Paul wrote to you according to the wisdom given to him, (2 Peter 3:15)
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2 Peter 2:21• 21For it were better for them not to have known well the way of righteousness than knowing well to have turned back from the holy commandment delivered to them. (2 Peter 2:21)
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Eph. 2:20• 20being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being chief corner-stone, (Eph. 2:20)
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1 John 4:6• 6We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God doth not hear us. From this we know the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. (1 John 4:6)
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Jude 17• 17But ye, beloved, remember ye the words that were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, (Jude 17)
• in view of the danger, and horrors of the false teachers carrying on their nefarious work, casts the Christians from among the dispersed Jews on the words that were spoken before by the holy prophets, and on the commandment of the Lord and Saviour by your apostles. (“2 Peter 3:1-2” by W. Kelly)
• the commandment of the Lord and Saviour by "your apostles," while it fulfills the spiritual promises of the Ο.T., goes far beyond it in the revelation of blessings in and through and with Christ in the heavenly places. (“2 Peter 3:1-2” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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to be mindful of the words spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of the Lord and Saviour by your apostles;

W. Kelly Translation

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that ye be mindful of the words spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of the Lord and Saviour [by] your apostlesa;

WK Translation Notes

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The uncials give "by your," the cursives "by us" as in the ordinary text. It does not seem that any of the ancient versions support the former. No doubt the peculiarity of the phrase accounts for this. But we may be assured that, as it is overwhelmingly attested, so we do well to receive it, and learn the special ground for the unusual expression. It was a reminder of their near and dear relation to Christians.