2 Peter 3:11
“Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,”
2 Peter 3:11 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Seeing then that all these things are to be dissolved, what manner of people ought you to be in holy conversation and godliness?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy living and godliness,
- DARBYDarby
- All these things then being to be dissolved, what ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- All these, then, being dissolved, what kind of persons doth it behove you to be in holy behaviours and pious acts?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what
Context: 2 Peter 3
9The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
11Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
12Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
13Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
About 2 Peter 3: The Coming Day of the Lord
This chapter addresses the subject of the second coming of Christ and the end of the world. The author emphasizes the need to be prepared for that day and to live a godly life. The author also addresses the common objections of mockers and the apparent delay of Christ's return.
Commentary
In 2 Peter 3, the Apostle Peter continues to warn his readers of the dangers of false teachers and their teachings. He begins by reminding them of the promise of the Lord’s return, and that they should be patient and wait for it. He then goes on to warn them of the scoffers who will come and mock the promise of the Lord’s return. He encourages them to remain steadfast in their faith and not be swayed by the false teachings of these scoffers.