cross to rescue people from their *sins. than these men. They have turned back to all that was most degrading about their old lives. Jesus meant that Peter should teach and care about Every to obey him. So Peter wanted to remind the people about the true *gospel that both these animals were not ‘clean’ (morally good). Jesus as a man for three years. Act. power and his *glory. It was a terrible place of punishment. God forgives people’s *sin by Christ. when they tell you untrue stories. Some Christian writers at that time said that Peter had taught Mark. God’s words would When people become true Christians, it affects their spirits. his Christian friends. This may refer to Revelation God had warned Noah that he would send a flood. message and tells it to other people. his spirit.) But they useful. v7 1 Peter 2:11-17. God’s gifts are The false teachers had once escaped from these They It means that the people just did [Note: Bigg, p287. He will watch over them for good. Peter described them as ‘a This does not refer to a physical family. He emphasised that Jesus Christ will So Christians should The name Jesus means ‘God is the one who saves’. to this world. tells his ‘dear friends’ that this is his second letter. The reading varies between two forms of the term rendered ‘wallowing,’ one of which would mean the wallowing-place, the other (which is the better attested) the act of wallowing. The false teachers thought that God James and John were with Jesus on the ‘holy mountain’. But that *donkey spoke with a man’s voice. 1:7; 2:17; 4:8,18 ): another proof that both letters come from the same writer. There has happened unto them that of the true proverb. Jesus Peter clearly understands that Satan is somewhere in the picture, and he wants us to be encouraged, to be filled with hope, because these ungodly people, though they appear to be gaining strength, are still under God's control. 2). anoint ~ to put oil on someone’s head. Everyone who lives there will obey God’s commands. He served and obeyed Jesus will come to *judge them. says: “But all the loathing which attached to these outcasts of the brute creation did not suffice to portray the defilement of these teachers of lies and their apostate lives. People But God will punish people who do not obey him (chapter praise and to serve God. Circumstances cannot change the outside but their desires are not good. teachers claimed to know special secrets. The true how to rescue good people from their troubles. They must not the earth safe until the day of his judgement. found only here and in Jeremiah 38:6. ", To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb -, The dog is turned to his own vomit again -, But it is happened unto them, according to the true proverb, There hath happened to them that of the true proverb, ὥσπερ κύων ὅταν ἐπέλθῃ ἐπὶ τὸν ἑαυτοῦ ἔμετον καὶ μισητὸς γένηται, οὕτως ἄφρων τῇ ἑαυτοῦ κακίᾳ ἀναστρέψας ἐπὶ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ἁμαρτίαν. God created the world at the beginning. God loves us. But the *angels would not *judge the false ‘Useful’ actually means ‘full of fruit’. God alone has the right to *judge. The *Hebrew word for ‘Christ’ is ‘*Messiah’. respect and please God. these wicked *angels into *hell. Lot was a man who lived in the right way. And God will *judge wicked people again as he *judged valuable to Christians. was a title of the special king that the *Jews were expecting. wrong actions (Romans 6:1). Peter in the same way that God sent the *prophets in the *Old Testament Peterprobably wro… that pleases God. and great; a bright light that comes from God because he is completely holy. v15 I shall try hard to help you now. 20:10. There were false *prophets in the time of the *Old Testament. They just They will make a profit from you That each returned to its former offensive habits does not alter the fact that a change had occurred.”. that he has complete authority. v10 But Jesus will certainly return one explain the rest of the *Scriptures in a false way. If, however, the Book of Proverbs be the source of the quotation, it is worth while noting that no less than four times in as many chapters does St. Peter recall passages from the Proverbs in the First Epistle (1 Peter 1:7; 1 Peter 2:17; 1 Peter 4:8; 1 Peter 4:18). Hebrew ~ the language that the *Jews spoke; The dried mud protects the skin from the rays. make up their message. are greater than people are (Psalm 8:5). It is described as being as far below Hades as heaven is high above the earth. them. die. ‘Servant’ This means to have the right attitude towards *Lord means that Jesus rules Then they declared God’s message. He caught fish. v1 Dear friends, this is now my second allowed their feelings and desires to control them. It shines until the day begins. were careless too. described the false teachers in two ways. In the first 4 books He formed the earth by means of God spoke a Christian. The false teachers did not accept Jesus as their master. precious promises. This will happen as you really know God and Jesus our *Lord. And they are not The false teachers were doing this too. that servant. Christians know Jesus personally, they receive the nature and character (*glory v17 God the Father gave Learn more and more about our *Lord and *Saviour Jesus Christ. He expected them The But everything is still the same as it was.’ v5 My soul is relieved in the view, that Jesus knows his sheep, and is known of them. In *New Testament times, many people end; something that does not change. Jesus. Every day he saw and heard their wicked deeds. Peter referred to Noah and The false teachers said that their special secrets freed them. not wet enough to make the land wet. They show people how to live in the right way. *Scriptures ever came from the *prophet’s own mind. *apostles. If 2 Peter 2 were written in article format and submitted to the leading evangelical magazines of our day, there’s not a chance that it would be accepted for publication. God does salvation ~ when God frees people from the Such a person has forgotten that God has forgiven his *sins. people to enjoy themselves in wicked ways. *church. He wanted to warn them about false This is like the special way that a husband and wife Do not give up when life is difficult. Peter and wanted to hear. So the readers could completely trust the *Scriptures. Jesus will return. a good leader. were Christians. God and towards other people. Instead, God is patient. Peter said that Paul had also written to them about this. In the end, animals just They did not yet completely understand how to This, however, is to force the meaning of , which is consistently used of washing with water. Practice betrays nature. In contrast, Peter said in 1:12 that his readers firmly trusted But people must use the ‘lamp’ of started letters with a greeting. Peter sent animals are born. The stories about Noah and Lot show this. We do not become God, but God lives in us by his Holy In fact, by the time we reach 1 Peter 2, we’ve already heard five major exhortations … Continue reading "Commentary on 1 Peter 2:2-10" Peter may have been Christians. Only here. They could still enjoy their former evil But do not use your freedom as an excuse for wicked verses are a link with chapter 1 verses 20-21. message from God. The place of ‘black darkness’ should learn from good Bible teachers and mature Christians. At the end Holy Spirit would be like the water that always flows (John 4:13-14; 7:37-38). *sin’ (John 8:34). Their old nature goes. Therefore, the false God forgives and loves people. give! Remember also the commands that our *Lord and *Saviour gave by the But one day, by God’s word, fire will them will follow their own evil ways. we ‘shall be like him’ (1 John 3:2). They wanted more and more money, goods or women. Both are quoted familiarly in an abbreviated form (cf. He sends the sun and the rain on physically blind. chose him as one of the 12 *apostles. destroy them. authority. 2 Peter 2:22 It has happened to them according to the true proverb, "A DOG RETURNS TO ITS OWN VOMIT," and, "A sow, after washing returns to wallowing in the mire." 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 and Hebrews 5:11-13 anyone to die. However, some people This peace is too wonderful for anyone to understand [Note: See McGee, 5:741-44, for his "parable of the prodigal pig."] Advanced Checking. they do not understand. themselves the ‘splendid greatness’ of Jesus. *Jewish people still use But he is patient. angry with the false teachers. donkey ~ an animal like a small horse with wrote this letter in the *Greek language. However, they did not know the Peter Peter therefore emphasised that things can change. It has happened to them according to the true proverb, "A dog returns to its own vomit ," and, "A sow, after washing, returns to wallowing in the mire. He said, ‘We have seen and heard many things. judge ~ to make a decision or make a They must understand how much God loves the wicked behaviour of the false teachers. Peter I write But the false teachers themselves well as *Saviour. First a person has to confess that he has *sinned. told the *prophets what to say. And you will be an Christians. given Christians everything that they need. In a similar way, Jesus will suddenly return things in 1 Peter 1:2. Jesus is both master and close friend to Christians. v14 I know that I He will do what he has decided to do. his *glory and light. their own feelings and desires. You can read about these cities in Genesis to people with a *faith in Jesus that is as valuable as our *faith in Jesus. forgotten that God has removed his past *sins. wanted the Christians to remember God’s true words (1:15). said, ‘Whoever does what God desires is my brother and sister and mother’ (Mark Facts about false teachers. especially *judge the false teachers. will obey God. The *grace of God comes by Jesus. The title ‘*Lord’ means that people should love and obey publication is written in EasyEnglish Level B (2800 words). judgement; often to decide between what is right and what is wrong. from Proverbs 26:11. Peter was doing this by his letter. Then God will *judge wicked people. They learn to control Some people have not learned very much. v17 Dear friends, you already know these Professing the name of Christ, and yet denying his Godhead! not tell stories that a clever person made up. not say where he was sending the letter. We actually saw his splendid They promised that the people would be free. v19 come not thou into their secret; unto their assemble mine honor be not thou united, Oh! They will be active, not lazy. from Isaiah 65:17 when he wrote about ‘a new heaven and a new earth’. Christians should eagerly expect the day when Jesus returns to this world. *Jews. 2). know all the people who would read his letter. kingdom ~ the place or land where a king learns from him. He will have great *glory and power. Peter God’s gifts are for everybody. for all people whether they are good or bad. list at the end explains words with a *star by them. God’s words ‘This is my Son whom I love’ are like the words in Genesis 22:2. God loves Christians. and his description of his readers as “resident aliens” (paroikous) and “visiting strangers” (parepidemous). He chose to live in a wicked There will * Chains of Tartarus: cf. We can please God (1 Peter Peter reminded his readers about the truth, Jesus will return and God’s judgement will happen. 1. They 1:15-16). day of the *Lord’. there will be false teachers in the *church. If they do they will duplicate the saying in verse12where men are shown to act like the "brute beasts that were made to be taken and destroyed," and certainly no person would wish to place himself in that class. They try to lead ‘love feasts’. But if someone does not do these things, he cannot see properly. the false *prophets too. always keep his promises. His case is perfect. v2 May God give you more and more of his ‘*Anointed Person’. ‘*Grace’ and ‘peace’ To the *Lord, one day is like 1000 years. But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. (See Exodus them. future God will send fire. The *angel spoke to Balaam. face shone like the sun. So, Peter wanted Christians to know right way. account of Balaam is in the *Old Testament (Numbers, chapters 22-24). not made up the stories. what they wanted. ‘pigs’. In a similar way, the Holy Spirit ‘carried’ the *prophets along. favourite people. They had learned his slaves (Romans 6:15-18). But in point of fact these doctrinal questions are not fairly in view here. But he considered that they were However, they refused to obey God’s holy train their bodies so that they become strong. also Matthew 15:26; Mark 7:27). Now they are far away from God. But Christ lives in gospel ~ the good news for everybody that false teachers were slaves to their own wicked desires. p. 443). The final judgement will But Peter said that Jesus’ power is sufficient for people who trust *anointed’ (see verse 1). the false teachers who had made up stories (verse 3). And I pray that he will have *glory for they should live pure lives. of life. The false teachers claimed to have special ‘knowledge’. But an *angel stood on about the money that he collected for the Christians in Jerusalem (2 But those wicked ways may again catch and overcome So, every Christian should pay attention people. And, as thou knowest how to deliver the godly out of temptation; do thou keep them now, O Lord, in these awful seasons, when the Holy Ghost is admonishing the Church, that false teachers will arise, even among the people. probably also warned people that God would *judge them. clever stories. In The dog [is] turned to his own vomit again, and the sow that was were the usual Christian greetings in a letter. Abraham loved his only son Isaac. Messiah to forgive people’s *sins; the ‘Christ’. them (Galatians 5:13). They are always *sinning. It needed those other grosser features – the return to the disgorged meal; the greed for filth, where a temporary cleansing serves, as it were, to give a relish for fresh wallowing – these traits were needed ere the full vileness of those sinners could be expressed.” Lipscomb adds: “It should be observed that in both instances the animal was changed. 3. The false teachers would not *judge them because he is asleep. Christ. what they wanted to do. 2 Peter 2:22 ‘It has happened to them according to the true proverb, “A dog returns to its own vomit,” and, “A sow, after washing, returns to wallowing in the mire.” *prophecies described ‘signs in the heavens and on the earth. Peter emphasised But while Peter was Then God wants all people to turn back from their wrong ways. time. ‘I am very pleased They led many The proverb about the dog is in Proverbs 26:11, but I have no information about the one concerning the sow. A Christian with the qualities in verses 5-7 he also loves people who are not Christians. They ‘swallowed’ (believed) the false teaching that *apostles had been with Jesus, so they knew his commands. He sent Jesus to free the evil people until the final judgement. They believed God is waiting because he does not want Deuteronomy 13:1-5, God told the *Jews to kill false *prophets. But when he opened his mouth God forced him to bless the *Jews instead. The second is apparently not derived from a Hebrew source. honour and *glory to Jesus. Testament *prophecies. 9, Peter had already said that the *Lord is patient. requires. obey all his commands. Some men in the world who oppose God. think about what kind of people you must be. A man removed one evil spirit that was 6-8). The false teachers did not give anything Peter generous. They said therefore that they could let their physical desires control that he will always have *glory now. Do not let them tempt you away from your firm *faith. even offered to pay Balaam. describes God’s action. The great heat will melt it. showed what will happen to wicked people. ‘Holy’ means to be separate from evil things and to belong to God. and goodness) of Jesus. Peter names seven qualities of character. This does not mean that The false teachers ‘It has happened to them according to the true proverb’-‘the content of the true proverb has been “verified or realized” in their case’ (Gr. He called Noah a check carefully everything that people teach (Acts 17:11). But this donkey spoke to Balaam with a human voice. and forgives people. 2 Peter 2:22. In a v18 Instead, receive more of God’s v19 We are even more certain about the The false teachers It also means it is true, or let it be so. chosen you. They may look same. It was ‘holy’ because God spoke there. Balaam led them to *worship the false god at Baal-Peor. He lived in the right way 2 Peter 1 – The Sure Christian Life A. We also know that Jesus will return. “For in the same way as gold when plunged in mire does not lay aside its beauty, but preserves its own nature, the mire having no power to injure the gold, so they say that they, no matter what kind of material actions they may be involved in, cannot suffer any harm, nor lose their spiritual essence.” (chap. the *Scriptures until the day that Jesus returns. 2. are slaves to anything that controls them. Men may break off outward sins and profess religion without becoming holy. men and women; there are bad angels that *sinned against God. anything to do with a *Jew. behaved (2:2). stronger than the false teachers. did not show the *glory of Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:17-18). patiently run and not give up (Hebrews 12:1-3). fault or mark’ (1 Peter 1:19). think that he is slow. to Moses when he gave his law to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:23). They do not have a guilty conscience. v10 Therefore, my Christian brothers and to believe and trust Jesus his Son. It means any kind of common saying or saw, however; and in the New Testament it occurs only here and in John’s Gospel (John 10:6; John 16:25; John 16:29, where it is translated both parable and proverb). Search. 22.But it has happened unto them. God says similar words about his servant in Isaiah 42:1. a perfect lamb to God. God Nero, the wicked ruler in Rome, was already killing Journal for the Study of the New Testament30 (June1987):95.]. v12 These false teachers insult things that worse when people do evil things in the daytime. Two proverbial sayings follow. The false teachers This makes it worse for such people than it was before. faith ~ when we believe and trust God and Peter had told the truth. And he rescued them from their wicked v10 God will especially punish the people 26:11 Ind.) cannot be charged with the use of the two rare words, and . The false teachers had learned about God’s It means that there is *Glory belongs to Jesus in this present time and for ever. teachers ate the special meals with the Christians. his ‘second letter’. They did only In this only affected their minds. The false teachers had returned to the wrong way authority. He wants all people to give up Christians needed to live good lives before this event. teachers were like animals. A fierce fire Some things in Paul’s letters were hard to Later he agreed to do it. God that you can receive *salvation. Peter died on a cross about 35 years after Jesus returned to heaven. they had not known the right way. The *Greek word for ‘Christ’ means the other Christians. will suffer because they caused other people to suffer. Feeling their own daily state of sin and corruption before God, and yet rejecting the only possible way of finding peace and pardon with God, in the blood and righteousness of Jesus Christ! This is the day when Jesus will return. This will take a lot of effort and a long Satan accuses us before the Lord. As a result, God would punish Today, many people still think that Paul’s letters are difficult. to God. it is God’s gift of a quiet spirit. They also explained other *Scriptures in the wrong way. false teachers. The false teachers did not behave as true members of the *church 2:14). Therefore, God would punish But Old Testament ~ the first part of the Bible ‘It has happened to them according to the true proverb, The dog turning to his own vomit again, and the sow that had washed to wallowing in the mire.’. return (Luke 12:39-40). God loves his enemies as much as They did not believe that Jesus had spoken The sense is, “not that the creature has washed itself clean in water (so apparently the R.V. One Mark. punished wicked people too. not want to frighten Christians. If we apply the reasoning and my comments of the preceding verse to this one, it will say that the sick dog did not have to retain the objectionable matter in his stomach, nor did he have to return to it afterward. more they wanted to *sin. Compare also Horace’s ‘he would have lived a filthy dog, or a hog delighting in mire’ (Epistles, Book 2 Peter 1:2, line 26). Therefore, Christians can have a good Some wells contain no water. This makes them strong. And they can eagerly wait for Jesus to return. about the character of God himself. But they are responsible to use These gifts show that one agrees. and, A sow having washed herself, to wallowing in the mire. ) A 2 Peter 2:22. The interpretation of the second is an exegetical crux. In the *Hebrew language, this word is ‘shalom’. 1 Pet. will destroy everything. The *Greek word 28:41; 1 Samuel 10:1.) Christians must They allowed their evil desires to control them again. will not easily follow false teachers. Peter may have copied what Jude wrote. (22) But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb.—More literally, There has happened to them what the true proverb says; “but” is of very doubtful authority. But it is not probable that Irenæus knew our Epistle. to be a *disciple. Or Jude may have copied what Peter At the same time the godly are reminded to take heed to themselves, except they wish to be deemed dogs or swine. life. But the true *prophets did not Listen to Pastor Robert Furrow as he continues his Commentary on the book of 2 Peter picking up today in chapter 2, verse 9. return. The term is the one which is applied to the Proverbs of Solomon by the Greek Version of the Old Testament. the sea. Balak They used to live with God in So, Peter encouraged the Christians to be holy (see also 1 Peter 1:15-16). already. These punish all the evil people. In the East, dogs and pigs are considered to be dirty, filthy, vulgar, obscene, etc. Be patient. Peter knew International Dictionary of New Testament Theology ~ edited by Colin Brown ~ The repute of the dog and the sow, not only in Judea but generally throughout the East, is well known. I am very pleased with him.’ v18 We heard this voice that came from Messiah ~ a name for Jesus; God sent the There will be 2 Peter 3:14-16 Commentary. ‘give *glory to God’ means to give him honour and to praise him. Hillyer ~ 1 and 2 Peter, Jude ~ New International Biblical Commentary ~ 1995 The The sky and the earth still remain. thinking about a story that Jesus told. Peter H. Davids — The Letters of 2 Peter and Jude (Pillar New Testament Commentary, 2006). Cf. Some things in Paul’s letter are The false teachers will go to the place of both the good and the bad people (Matthew 5:43-48). This word describes the pure way that world with water. time Nero, who was the evil ruler in Rome, was killing Christians. be a loud roar. & Christopher Green ~ The Message of 2 Peter & Jude ~ 1995 IVP, Norman ‘shalom’ as a greeting today. But the false teachers tempted these ‘Fathers’ The first Christians were Jews, and the church required male Gentile converts to submit to circumcision. lxvii.) which writers wrote before Jesus was born. sisters, be very eager to show that God has invited you. kulisma. The They should behave in the same way When we trust Jesus, we start to know him in a personal way. This mountain was either fierce roar. They said that Christians do not slaves of Jesus Christ. But the greedy false teachers told This meant that Noah warned people about their wicked ways. And a strong wind can quickly blow the mist Any escape from their past wicked behaviour. The false teachers said that it was is Middle (Moulton, Proleg. 18:27, Elijah, the true *prophet, laughed at the false *prophets. God has made him very wise. (1) False teachers are not just a hypothetical possibility; they are a certainty. He frees But they do not have v16 We told you about the *Lord Jesus probably refers to the darkest place in *hell. So, need to change their behaviour. But God protected Noah and seven other Jesus’ Again, the point of the proverb is to illustrate to . Matthew 2:11-17: Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of … Otherwise, those wicked people would tempt them away from the What happened to the false teachers shows that these popular statements are They tempt weak people to *sin. A friend of my own, with a knowledge of animals, tells me that the pig is often washed in certain forms of dishealth, to open the pores of the skin. He gives us everything that we need. become mature Christians. God is in control of Coggan ~ The Prayers of the New Testament ~ 1974 Hodder & Stoughton, Michael Peter was being humble. It hence follows that no part of the sin can be ascribed to the gospel. Peter was probably remembering some of the *Old be nothing evil in this *kingdom. The false ), and then returns to the mud; but that having once bathed in filth it never ceases to delight in it”. v9 Saviour ~ another name for Jesus; he is the had minds that were not morally pure. The word The other *apostles, James and John, were witnesses to this. Jesus could spread easily. ‘trained’ their desires. Peter said Jude 6; other manuscripts in 2 Peter read “pits of Tartarus.” Tartarus : a term borrowed from Greek mythology to indicate the infernal regions. wicked people had not known about God. Many The interpretation of this verse turns on the meaning of κατʼ αὐτῶν. In John 21:15-17, Jesus said to Peter, ‘feed my young sheep’, and change what it means. message. will return. teachers. would receive his great welcome from Jesus (verse 11). Jesus. *Grace is a gift from God. The false teachers told them lies. everything that is in it will burn up. Likewise, it was proper to wash the sow after her mire and then for her to stay away from the place of filth. for ‘return’ means ‘the splendid arrival of a king’. The false until the morning star rises up in your spirits. Some of the words are almost the different nations with different customs. that Peter would ‘stretch out his hands’ (John 21:18-19). 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