Lack of Early Attestation
lIt existed but was not mentioned.
lA statistical fluke
lWe know the Apostolic Fathers did not quote from every book they viewed as canonical; see under NT Canon.
lIt didnŐt have as wide circulation as 1 Peter.
lLocation of recipients not given in 2 Peter.
lPerhaps a smaller subgroup of 1 PeterŐs recipients.