In | Workbook: Comparing 1 and 2 Peter

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Before we look at the authorship of 2 Peter, consider the numerous words and phrases that it shares with 1 Peter.

2 Peter	Corresponding phrase	1 Peter
1:1	“equally precious faith”	1:7 “the tested genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold”
2:7; 3:17		4:3 “wonton idolatries”
2:14		4:1 “having ceased from sin”
3:14		1:19 “unblemished and spotless”
3:17		5:10 “will stabilize you”

(Note: Various translations were used in this exercise.)

Below you’ll see the completed table:

2 Peter	Corresponding phrase	1 Peter
1:1	“equally precious faith”	1:7: “the tested genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold”
2:7; 3:17	“wonton men”	4:3: “wonton idolatries”
2:14	“unceasing from sin”	4:1: “having ceased from sin”
3:14	“spotless and unblemished” (cf 2:13: “spots and blemishes”)	1:19: “unblemished and spotless”
3:17	“your own stability” (cf 2:14: “unstable souls”)	5:10: “will stabilize you”