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    2 Peter 2:1,3 are verses of Scripture by Peter — Carmelics
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    2 Peter 2:1,3 are verses of Scripture by Peter

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    • 1.2 Peter claims authorship by Simon Peter in 1:1, and early church fathers attributed it to Peter without recorded dispute.
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    • 2.The epistle's content reflects knowledge of Jesus's life and Peter's apostolic authority consistent with eyewitness testimony.
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    • 3.Including disputed books in the canon required substantial tradition; 2 Peter's inclusion suggests early acceptance of Petrine authorship.
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    • 1.2 Peter's Greek style and vocabulary differ markedly from 1 Peter, suggesting a different author despite the pseudonymous claim.
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    • 2.2 Peter was the last NT book accepted into the canon (4th century), with many early church figures expressing doubts about its authenticity.
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    • 3.Pseudonymity (writing under an apostle's name) was common in early Christianity, making authorial claims in the text unreliable evidence.
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