2 Peter links multiplied “grace and peace” to “the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” The blessing is not described as random or automatic, but connected to knowing God and Christ. See 2 Peter 1:2.

Peter lists past examples: God did not spare angels when they sinned, did not spare the ancient world but preserved Noah, and condemned Sodom and Gomorrah while rescuing righteous Lot. He uses these cases to show a pattern of judgment on the ungodly and rescue of the righteous. See 2 Peter 2:4–9.

Peter says believers are “waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.” He frames this as something promised by God, following the description of the present order being dissolved. The phrase points to a future renewed creation marked by righteousness. See 2 Peter 3:13.

Peter says God’s promises are given so believers may “become partakers of the divine nature.” He also says this involves “escaping from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.” The purpose is moral and spiritual transformation tied to God’s promises. See 2 Peter 1:4.

Peter says time is not measured the same way with the Lord: “one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” He uses this to address why the promise may seem slow. The statement supports his point that God’s timing is not like human timing. See 2 Peter 3:8.

Peter ends by calling for growth “in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” The closing line ties the letter’s concerns about stability, teaching, and living rightly to continued growth in knowing Christ. The verse concludes with a doxology giving Christ glory. See 2 Peter 3:18.

Peter addresses people who have “obtained” a faith of the same value as the apostles’ faith. He ties this shared faith to “the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.” The phrase highlights the common standing of believers before God. See 2 Peter 1:1.

Peter describes false teachers as “waterless springs and mists driven by a storm,” images of emptiness and instability. He adds that “the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved” for them. The metaphors emphasize their lack of real help and their coming judgment. See 2 Peter 2:17.

Peter says the person who lacks these qualities is “so nearsighted that he is blind.” He adds that such a person has “forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins.” The language describes spiritual dullness and memory loss about past cleansing. See 2 Peter 1:9.

Peter says false teachers lure others by appealing to sensual passions and promise “freedom.” He counters that they are actually “slaves of corruption,” because a person is “overcome” by what masters him. The point is that their message of freedom hides their own bondage. See 2 Peter 2:18–19.

Peter warns that false teachers will “secretly bring in destructive heresies.” He says they may even deny “the Master who bought them,” bringing swift destruction on themselves. The passage also notes that “many” will follow their sensuality and that they will exploit people. See 2 Peter 2:1–3.

Peter says Paul wrote according to the wisdom given to him, and that in his letters some things are “hard to understand.” He adds that the ignorant and unstable “twist” these things, “as they do the other Scriptures,” to their own destruction. The warning is about distortion of apostolic teaching. See 2 Peter 3:15–16.

Peter describes people who escaped the world’s defilements through knowing Jesus Christ but become entangled again and overcome. He says “the last state has become worse for them than the first.” He concludes with proverbs about a dog returning to its vomit and a washed sow returning to the mire. See 2 Peter 2:20–22.

Peter says if these qualities “are yours and are increasing,” they keep a person from being “ineffective or unfruitful” in knowing Jesus Christ. The result is fruitfulness tied to true knowledge of Christ. See 2 Peter 1:8.

Peter says the day of the Lord will come “like a thief.” He describes the heavens passing away with a roar and the heavenly bodies being burned up and dissolved, and the earth and its works being exposed. The emphasis is on sudden arrival and cosmic upheaval. See 2 Peter 3:10.

Peter says God’s “divine power” has granted “all things that pertain to life and godliness.” He connects this gift to knowing the one who called believers “to his own glory and excellence.” The statement emphasizes God’s provision as the basis for living faithfully. See 2 Peter 1:3.

Peter says believers have “the prophetic word more fully confirmed,” described as a lamp shining in a dark place. He emphasizes that prophecy did not come by “the will of man,” but people spoke from God “as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” This grounds reliability in God’s initiative, not human invention. See 2 Peter 1:19–21.

Peter tells believers to supplement faith with a sequence of qualities: virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. The list is presented as a deliberate progression “for this very reason.” See 2 Peter 1:5–7.

Peter says “scoffers” will come in the last days, following their own sinful desires. They question the promise of Christ’s coming by saying everything continues as it has “from the beginning of creation.” Peter responds by pointing to creation, the flood, and future judgment. See 2 Peter 3:3–7.

Peter says the false teachers have followed “the way of Balaam” who “loved gain from wrongdoing.” He notes that Balaam was rebuked for his transgression, with a donkey speaking to restrain him. Balaam serves as an example of greed-driven wrongdoing and divine rebuke. See 2 Peter 2:15–16.

Peter says the Lord is not slow as some count slowness, but is “patient.” He explains that this patience relates to not wanting any to perish but for repentance to occur. The point is that the delay is connected to God’s patience, not failure to act. See 2 Peter 3:9.