Overview
A letter left by Peter as he faced death, exhorting believers to partake of the divine nature and to add virtue to their faith. It warns against false teachers and, against those who scoff at the delay of the day of the Lord, affirms the Lord's return and judgement.
Theme Growing in true knowledge while awaiting the day of the Lord
Historical background
Peter states that his death is near (2 Peter 1:14) and testifies as an eyewitness of the transfiguration. The letter shares much material with Jude and mentions Paul's letters alongside the other Scriptures (2 Peter 3:15–16). It was among the books whose acceptance into the canon came comparatively late.