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2 Peter 3

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2 Peter 3:1 [1] Or bishop.
2 Peter 3:1 [1] Or bishop.
2 Peter 3:3 [2] I.e. like a bully.
2 Peter 3:3 [2] I.e. like a bully.
2 Peter 3:8 [3] Though the Greek word for "deacon" does not occur in Acts (only Paul uses it), it is generally thought that the origin of the office or ministry is found in ACT 6:1-6, where Luke reports that seven men were appointed to assist the church leaders in serving and ministering to members of the congregation.
2 Peter 3:8 [3] Though the Greek word for "deacon" does not occur in Acts (only Paul uses it), it is generally thought that the origin of the office or ministry is found in ACT 6:1-6, where Luke reports that seven men were appointed to assist the church leaders in serving and ministering to members of the congregation.
2 Peter 3:11 [4] In Greek, the same word is used for both woman and wife. This verse may refer specifically to either deacons' wives or deaconesses, rather than the congregation in general.
2 Peter 3:11 [4] In Greek, the same word is used for both woman and wife. This verse may refer specifically to either deacons' wives or deaconesses, rather than the congregation in general.