2 Peter 3:6
“Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:”
2 Peter 3:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- by which means the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
- DARBYDarby
- through which waters the then world, deluged with water, perished.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- by which means the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- through which the then world, by water having been deluged, was destroyed;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Through that water, the world of that time was destroyed by a flood.
Context: 2 Peter 3
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.
8But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
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.