3:3 |
tNIV | First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. | First of Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. | First of Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. |
3:4 |
tNIV | They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” | They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” | They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” |
3:5 |
tNIV | But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water. | But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water. | But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water. |
3:7 |
tNIV | By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men. | By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly men. | By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly men. |
3:9 |
tNIV | The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. | The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. | The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. |
3:10 |
tNIV | But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. | But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. | But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. |
3:13 |
tNIV | But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. | But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of where righteousness dwells. | But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of where righteousness dwells. |
3:17 |
tNIV | Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. | Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless men and fall from your secure position. | Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless men and fall from your secure position. |