2 Peter 3:1–18

2 Peter 3:1–186 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

A 1-2 Opening address to beloved regarding the epistle and apostolic commandment of the Lord and Saviour
- B 3-4 Introduction of scoffers questioning Christ's return
  - i 5 Creation by word of God—heavens were of old, and the earth
    - ii. 6 World perished by water
  - i' 7 Present heavens and earth kept by the same word
    - ii'. 7b Reserved for fire at day of judgment
  - C 8-9 God's patience; longsuffering toward humanity
    - D 9b Purpose: that all should come to repentance
      - E 10-13 Eschatological dissolution—day of the Lord, heavens, elements shall melt, earth
        F 11 Central exhortation: what manner of persons ought ye to be
      - E' 12-13 Parallel dissolution—day of God, heavens, elements shall melt, new earth
    - D' 14 Corresponding action: be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless
  - C' 15 God's longsuffering as salvation
- B' 15-16 Paul's written epistles and scriptures misinterpreted
A' 17-18 Closing address to beloved regarding knowledge and our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

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