The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter

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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
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The Second Epistleof the Apostle Peter
This folio contains II Peter 116-222
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The Second Epistleof the Apostle Peter
Introduction Chapter One
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The Second Epistleof the Apostle Peter

• Introduction.
• Author The Apostle Peter (11).
• Present at transfiguration (116-18).
• Warned of death by Jesus (114, cf. John
  2118,19).

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• Introduction.
• Date ca. 66-67 AD during Neros persecution
  shortly before Peters death in Rome (cf. I Peter
  513).
• Jude II Peter bear a strong resemblance to each
  other.

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• Chapter One
• A. Opening Words (11-4).
• All things (3).
• Precious promises (4a).
• Escaped corruption (4b).

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• Chapter One
• B. Growth in Christ (15-11).
• Virtue
• Knowledge
• Self-control
• Perseverance

• Godliness
• Brotherly kindness
• Love

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• Chapter One
• C. Peters Death (112-15).
• In this tent (13).
• Reminder of these things (15).
• D. Truth of Scripture (116-21).
• We heard (18).
• Moved by the Holy Spirit (21).