2 Peter: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time
New Testament · General Letters · Book 61 of 66
- Chapters
- 3
- Verses
- 61
- Words*
- 1,535
- Reading time*
- 6 min
About 2 Peter
2 Peter is a short letter urging believers to grow in godliness and to remember the apostles' teaching. It warns against false teachers and addresses those who scoff at the promise of Christ's return.
Well-known passages: 2 Peter 1:3–11 · 2 Peter 3:8–9
How long does it take to read 2 Peter?
2 Peter has 3 chapters and 61 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of 2 Peter takes about 6 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.
Chapters of 2 Peter
The number of verses in each chapter of 2 Peter:
- 2 Peter 121 verses
- 2 Peter 222 verses
- 2 Peter 318 verses
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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.