2 Peter 3:17

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

እናንተ ግን ወዳጆች ሆይ! ይህን አስቀድማችሁ ስላወቃችሁ በዐመፀኞች ስሕተት ተስባችሁ ከጽኑ አቋማችሁ እንዳትወድቁ ተጠንቀቁ፤

What Does This Mean?

This verse is a warning from Peter to believers. He tells them that knowing the truth, they should guard against being misled by false teachings and remaining steadfast in their faith.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a favorite toy, but someone tries to tell you it's not special anymore. This verse says be careful not to believe those lies about your toy because you know how much it means to you!

Historical Background

2 Peter was written by the Apostle Peter towards the end of his life (around AD 64-67) to believers spread throughout Asia Minor. He wrote this letter to warn them against false teachers and encourage their steadfastness in faith.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, with numerous conflicting beliefs and ideologies, it is crucial for Christians to remain firm in their convictions based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. For example, a Christian might be tempted by popular but misleading trends online; this verse reminds them to stay true to what they know is right.

Topics

• faithfulness
• warning
• false teachings
• steadfastness
• believers
• temptation

Related Verses

• 1 Peter 5:8
• 2 Timothy 4:3-4
• Acts 20:29-30
• Matthew 24:4-5
• Galatians 1:6-9

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in this verse?

Peter, one of Jesus' disciples and an apostle, is the speaker. He wrote this to believers to warn them against false teachings.

How can I stay steadfast in my faith?

To stay steadfast, it's important to know and understand God’s Word deeply, surround yourself with supportive believers, and pray for discernment against misleading ideas.

What is the 'error of the wicked' mentioned here?

The 'error of the wicked' refers to false teachings that could mislead believers. It's important to be aware of these and not let them sway your faith.

Why does Peter address this issue in his letter?

Peter addresses this because he knows that false teachers can undermine the faith of believers. By warning against it, he hopes to protect their steadfastness in Christ.