The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter Papyrus
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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
The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter Introduction. Author: The Apostle Peter (1: 1). • Present at transfiguration (1: 1618). • Warned of death by Jesus (1: 14, cf. John 21: 18, 19).
The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter 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.
The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter Chapter One A. Opening Words (1: 1 -4). • “All things” (3). • “Precious promises” (4 a). • Escaped corruption (4 b).
The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter Chapter One B. Growth in Christ (1: 5 -11). • • Virtue Knowledge Self-control Perseverance • Godliness • Brotherly kindness • Love
The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter 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).
