2 Peter 3:1
American King James This second letter, beloved, I now write to you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:
American Standard Version This is now, beloved, the second epistle that I write unto you; and in both of them I stir up your sincere mind by putting you in remembrance;
King James This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:
World English Bible This is now, beloved, the second letter that I have written to you; and in both of them I stir up your sincere mind by reminding you
2 Peter 3:2
American King James That you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Savior:
American Standard Version that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandments of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles:
King James That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:
World English Bible that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets and the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior,
2 Peter 3:3
American King James Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
American Standard Version knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,
King James Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
World English Bible knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts
2 Peter 3:4
American King James And 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.
American Standard Version and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for, from the day that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
King James And 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.
World English Bible and saying, “Where is the promise of his coming? For, from the day that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.”
2 Peter 3:5
American King James 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:
American 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;
King James 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:
World English Bible For 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,
2 Peter 3:6
American King James Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
American Standard Version by which means the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
King James Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
World English Bible by which means the world that existed then, being overflowed with water, perished.
2 Peter 3:7
American King James But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved to fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
American Standard Version but the heavens that now are, and the earth, by the same word have been stored up for fire, being reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
King James But 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.
World English Bible But the heavens that exist now and the earth, by the same word have been stored up for fire, being reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
2 Peter 3:8
American King James 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.
American 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.
King James 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.
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.
2 Peter 3:9
American King James The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
American Standard Version The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
King James The 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.
World English Bible The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:10
American King James But 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.
American Standard Version But the day of the Lord will come as a thief; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
King James But 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.
World English Bible But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat; and the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.
2 Peter 3:11
American King James Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
American 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,
King James Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
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,
2 Peter 3:12
American King James Looking for and hastening to the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
American Standard Version looking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, by reason of which the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
King James Looking 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?
World English Bible looking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, which will cause the burning heavens to be dissolved, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?
2 Peter 3:13
American King James Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness.
American Standard Version But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
King James Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
World English Bible But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
2 Peter 3:14
American King James Why, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
American Standard Version Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things, give diligence that ye may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight.
King James Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
World English Bible Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without defect and blameless in his sight.
2 Peter 3:15
American King James And account that the long-suffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given to him has written to you;
American Standard Version And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote unto you;
King James And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
World English Bible Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you,
2 Peter 3:16
American King James As also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, to their own destruction.
American Standard Version as also in all `his' epistles, speaking in them of these things; wherein are some things hard to be understood, which the ignorant and unstedfast wrest, as `they do' also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
King James As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
World English Bible as also in all of his letters, speaking in them of these things. In those, there are some things that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unsettled twist, as they also do to the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
2 Peter 3:17
American King James You therefore, beloved, seeing you know these things before, beware lest you also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness.
American Standard Version Ye therefore, beloved, knowing `these things' beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness.
King James Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
World English Bible You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
2 Peter 3:18
American King James But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
American Standard Version But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him `be' the glory both now and for ever. Amen.
King James But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
World English Bible But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.