This letter was a "reminder" to the readers of the truth of the Gospel, which they had received as against the attackers of false teachers who would pervert it. The author urges his readers to remain steadfast even amidst persecution and reminds them that the Lord will keep his promises. he speaks of the 'day of the Lord" (parousia) and of the necessity of keeping themselves "without spot and blameless" (3:14)
Speak his word only: A time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which you have already planted A ...
