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Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch

2 Peter 1

2 Peter 1:1-19

1 The introduction of the name Simeon, before Peter, and slave in addition to apostle, gives us a clue to the character of this second epistle. The emphasis is laid on practice rather than precept. It is concerned with living rather than learning. 2 The recognition of God and of Jesus Christ, our Lo... [ Continue Reading ]

2 Peter 1:20,21

The program of prophecy has gradually become clearer with added revelation. The preexile prophets, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah know only one advent. In the post-exile prophets the second advent is distinguished from the first, and Israel... [ Continue Reading ]

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