2 Peter 3:5
“For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:”
2 Peter 3:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For this they are wilfully ignorant of, that the heavens were before, and the earth out of water, and through water, consisting by the word of God.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For this they willfully forget, that there were heavens from of old, and an earth compacted out of water and amidst water, by the word of God;
- DARBYDarby
- For this is hidden from them through their own wilfulness, that heavens were of old, and an earth, having its subsistence out of water and in water, by the word of God,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For this they willfully forget, that there were heavens from of old, and an earth formed out of water and amid water, by the word of God;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for this is unobserved by them willingly, that the heavens were of old, and the earth out of water and through water standing together by the word of God,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They deliberately ignore this fact: that by the word of God, the heavens existed long ago, and the earth was formed out of water and through water.
Context: 2 Peter 3
3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
4And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
5For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
6Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
7But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
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.