2 Peter 3:8
“But, 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.”
2 Peter 3:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But, 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But of this one thing be not ignorant, my beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But forget not this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
- DARBYDarby
- But let not this one thing be hidden from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But don't forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And this one thing let not be unobserved by you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But, dear friends, do not forget this one thing: with the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
Context: 2 Peter 3
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.
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.
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.