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2 Peter 3:8

2 Peter 3:8
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing,.... Here the apostle addresses the saints he writes unto, and for whom he had a tender affection and regard, and for whose welfare he was concerned,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years - This 2Pe 3:8-9 is the second consideration by which the apostle meets the objection of scoffers…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Be not ignorant - Though they are wilfully ignorant, neglect not ye the means of instruction.

One day is with the Lord as a thousand years - That is: All time is as nothing before him, because in the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

The apostle comes in these words to instruct and establish Christians in the truth of the coming of the Lord, where we may clearly discern the tenderness and affection wherewith he speaks to them,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing Literally, the construction being the same as in 2Pe 3:5, let not this one thing be hidden from you.

that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years…

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