2Pe 3:15 | TNotes | STEP | 3:15 our beloved brother Paul: The New Testament tells us little about the relationship between Peter and Paul. Because of the dispute in Antioch (Gal 2:11-14 ), it is sometimes thought that the two were hostile to one another, but the New Testament paints a different picture. Peter and Paul essentially agreed about the Good News for the Gentiles (Acts 11:2-18 ; 15:7-11 ). Silas and Mark were associates of both Paul and Peter (see 1 Pet 5:12-13 ). According to tradition, both apostles were martyred in Rome during the same persecution by Nero in the mid-60s AD .

bGal 2:11-14►

cActs 11:2-18►

d15:7-11►

e1 Pet 5:12-13►

‏ 2 Peter 3:15

3:15 ^a our beloved brother Paul: The New Testament tells us little about the relationship between Peter and Paul. Because of the dispute in Antioch (Gal 2:11-14 ^b), it is sometimes thought that the two were hostile to one another, but the New Testament paints a different picture. Peter and Paul essentially agreed about the Good News for the Gentiles (Acts 11:2-18 ^c; 15:7-11 ^d). Silas and Mark were associates of both Paul and Peter (see 1 Pet 5:12-13 ^e). According to tradition, both apostles were martyred in Rome during the same persecution by Nero in the mid-60s AD.