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The Second Epistle of 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. This folio contains II Peter 1:16-2:22. The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter. Introduction & Chapter One.
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The Second Epistleof the Apostle Peter Papyrus 72 - One of the oldest texts of II Peter dating to ca. 300 AD
The Second Epistleof the Apostle Peter This folio contains II Peter 1:16-2:22
The Second Epistleof the Apostle Peter Introduction & Chapter One
The Second Epistleof the Apostle Peter 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).
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.
Chapter One A. Opening Words (1:1-4). • “All things” (3). • “Precious promises” (4a). • Escaped corruption (4b).
Chapter One B. Growth in Christ (1:5-11). • Virtue • Knowledge • Self-control • Perseverance • Godliness • Brotherly kindness • Love
Chapter One C. 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).