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2 Peter 3:14

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

2 Peter 3:14

Verse 14 of 18

Scripture focus

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

2 Peter 3:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Peter 3:14

Theological / Devotional

Beloved. The apostle uses the affectionate address (see on v. 1) by way of special appeal.

Seeing that ye look. The clause reads literally, “these things expecting.” A knowledge and anticipation of the end of earthly history places upon the believer a spiritual responsibility that Peter now emphasizes.

Be diligent. Gr. spoudazd (see on ch. 1:10).

Found of him. The Christian lives in expectation of coming face to face with his Lord. The prospect stimulates him to prepare for the event, that Christ may find him faultless.

Peace. See on Rom. 5:1.

Without spot, and blameless. Compare on Eph. 1:4; Phil. 2:15; Rev. 14:5. He whom Christ so finds will certainly be “in peace,” that is, possessed of the inner calm that comes from sinlessness. Such a one will be at peace with God and with his fellow men. In contrast, notice Peter’s description of the false teachers (2 Peter 2:13). Compare the remorse of the wicked (see on Jer. 8:20).

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