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You ought to live holy and godly lives <a href="/nlt/2_peter/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives you should live, <a href="/esv/2_peter/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, <a href="/bsb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness <a href="/blb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> All these things being dissolved in this way, what kind ought you to be? In holy conduct and godliness, <a href="/kjv/2_peter/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, <a href="/nkjv/2_peter/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, <a href="/nasb_/2_peter/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, <a href="/nasb/2_peter/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, <a href="/nasb77/2_peter/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, <a href="/lsb/2_peter/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, <a href="/amp/2_peter/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be [in the meantime] in holy behavior [that is, in a pattern of daily life that sets you apart as a believer] and in godliness [displaying profound reverence toward our awesome God], <a href="/csb/2_peter/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness <a href="/hcsb/2_peter/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness <a href="/asv/2_peter/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy living and godliness, <a href="/cev/2_peter/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everything will be destroyed. So you should serve and honor God by the way you live. <a href="/erv/2_peter/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy living and godliness, <a href="/gwt/2_peter/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All these things will be destroyed in this way. So think of the kind of holy and godly lives you must live <a href="/gnt/2_peter/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Since all these things will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? Your lives should be holy and dedicated to God, <a href="/isv/2_peter/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be <a href="/msb/2_peter/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Since everything will be destroyed, then, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness <a href="/net/2_peter/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness, <a href="/nheb/2_peter/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness, <a href="/wbt/2_peter/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Seeing then that all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy deportment and godliness, <a href="/wey/2_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Since all these things are thus pre-destined to dissolution, what sort of men ought you to be found to be in all holy living and godly conduct, <a href="/web/2_peter/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore, since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_peter/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> All these, then, being dissolved, what kind of persons ought you to be in holy behaviors and pious acts, <a href="/blb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> All these things being dissolved in this way, what kind ought you to be? In holy conduct and godliness, <a href="/ylt/2_peter/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> All these, then, being dissolved, what kind of persons doth it behove you to be in holy behaviours and pious acts? <a href="/slt/2_peter/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore all these being dissolved, of what race ought ye to be in holy turning round and devotion,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_peter/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Seeing then that all these things are to be dissolved, what manner of people ought you to be in holy conversation and godliness? <a href="/cpdv/2_peter/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what kind of people ought you to be? In behavior and in piety, be holy, <a href="/nabre/2_peter/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Since everything is to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought [you] to be, conducting yourselves in holiness and devotion, <a href="/nrsvce/2_peter/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_peter/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now since all these things are to be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in your holy conduct and godliness, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_peter/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> As therefore all these things are to be destroyed, it is right for you to be in your way of life as those who are holy and in the worship of God,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_peter/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Seeing, then, that all these things shall be dissolved, what sort of persons ought you to be in all holy behavior, and godliness, <a href="/godbey/2_peter/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then all these things being dissolved, what kind of people does it behoove you to be in holy deportment and godliness, <a href="/haweis/2_peter/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Seeing then that all these things must be dissolved, what manner of persons ought we to be in a course of holy conduct and acts of piety, <a href="/mace/2_peter/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Since then this whole system is to be destroyed, how holy should your conduct be, and how ardent your piety? <a href="/wey/2_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Since all these things are thus pre-destined to dissolution, what sort of men ought you to be found to be in all holy living and godly conduct, <a href="/worrell/2_peter/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Seeing, therefore, that all these things are thus to be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conduct and godliness, <a href="/worsley/2_peter/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness, <a href="/parallel/2_peter/3-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gzcat0SlE18?start=581" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_peter/3.htm">The Day of the Lord</a> 10But 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 its works will be laid bare. 11<a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">Since everything</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Toutōn (DPro-GNP) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/3089.htm" title="3089: lyomenōn (V-PPM/P-GNP) -- A primary verb; to loosen.">will be destroyed</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">in this way,</a> <a href="/greek/4217.htm" title="4217: potapous (IPro-AMP) -- Of what kind, of what manner. Apparently from pote and the base of pou; interrogatively, whatever, i.e. Of what possible sort.">what kind of people</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">ought</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/5225.htm" title="5225: hyparchein (V-PNA) -- To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).">to be?</a> <a href="/greek/391.htm" title="391: anastrophais (N-DFP) -- Dealing with other men, conduct, life, behavior, manner of life. From anastrepho; behavior.">You ought to conduct yourselves</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagiais (Adj-DFP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">holiness</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2150.htm" title="2150: eusebeiais (N-DFP) -- Piety (towards God), godliness, devotion, godliness. From eusebes; piety; specially, the gospel scheme.">godliness</a> 12as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/1_john/2-17.htm">1 John 2:17</a> The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11-14</a> And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. / The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. / Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">1 Corinthians 7:29-31</a> What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none; / those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing; / and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away. <a href="/hebrews/12-26.htm">Hebrews 12:26-29</a> At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” / The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain. / Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. ... <a href="/revelation/21-1.htm">Revelation 21:1</a> Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-8</a> For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. / But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. ... <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20-21</a> But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body. <a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Colossians 3:1-4</a> Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. / For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ... <a href="/titus/2-11.htm">Titus 2:11-14</a> For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. / It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age, / as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. ... <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13-16</a> Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. / As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, ... <a href="/james/4-13.htm">James 4:13-15</a> Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” <a href="/luke/12-39.htm">Luke 12:39-40</a> But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. / You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.” <a href="/mark/13-32.htm">Mark 13:32-37</a> No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. / Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. / It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. ... <a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Ephesians 5:15-17</a> Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in all holy conversation and godliness,all these.<a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">2 Peter 3:12</a> 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?<a href="/psalms/75-3.htm">Psalm 75:3</a> The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.<a href="/isaiah/14-31.htm">Isaiah 14:31</a> Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art dissolved: for there shall come from the north a smoke, and none shall be alone in his appointed times.what.<a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Matthew 8:27</a> But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:5</a> For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.<a href="/james/1-24.htm">James 1:24</a> For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.in all.<a href="/psalms/37-14.htm">Psalm 37:14</a> The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.<a href="/psalms/50-23.htm">Psalm 50:23</a> Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a> For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.godliness.<a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3,6</a> According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: … <a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">1 Timothy 3:16</a> And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.<a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">1 Timothy 6:3,6,11</a> If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">Behaviour</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm">Conversation</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">Deportment</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">Dissolved</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-6.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-20.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-7.htm">Godliness</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-9.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-6.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-5.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-20.htm">Pre-Destined</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-21.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">Behaviour</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-7.htm">Conversation</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Deportment</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">Dissolved</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Godliness</a> <a href="/3_john/1-6.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_john/5-17.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_john/2-6.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_john/2-6.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_john/2-6.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/jude/1-4.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/jude/1-4.htm">Pre-Destined</a> <a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/1_john/5-17.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">2 Peter 3</div>1. <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">He assures them of the certainty of Christ's coming to judgment;</a> 8. <a href="/2_peter/3-8.htm">warning the godly, for the long patience of God, to hasten their repentance.</a> 10. <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">He describes also the manner how the world shall be destroyed;</a> 11. <a href="/2_peter/3-11.htm">exhorting them to all holiness of life;</a> 16. <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">and again to think the patience of God to tend to their salvation, as Paul wrote to them in his epistles.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The destruction is not merely physical but signifies the purging of sin and the establishment of a new creation. This reflects the biblical theme of divine judgment and renewal, as seen in the flood narrative (Genesis 6-9), where water was the agent of destruction and renewal. The certainty of this future event calls for a response from believers, emphasizing the transient nature of the current world.what kind of people ought you to be? This rhetorical question challenges believers to reflect on their moral and spiritual conduct in light of the impending judgment. It echoes the call to holiness found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/leviticus/19-2.htm">Leviticus 19:2</a>, where God commands His people to be holy because He is holy. The question implies a transformation in character and behavior, urging believers to live in a manner worthy of their calling (<a href="/ephesians/4.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a>). It also connects to the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized readiness and vigilance for His return (<a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42-44</a>).You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness Holiness and godliness are central themes in the New Testament, reflecting the character of God and the life of Jesus Christ. Holiness involves being set apart for God's purposes, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a>, where believers are called to be holy in all their conduct. Godliness refers to a life that reflects reverence and devotion to God, aligning with the teachings of Paul in <a href="/1_timothy/4-7.htm">1 Timothy 4:7-8</a>, where godliness is described as valuable in every way. This conduct is not merely external but stems from a transformed heart, empowered by the Holy Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>). The call to holiness and godliness is a response to God's grace and a preparation for the new heavens and new earth, where righteousness dwells (<a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">2 Peter 3:13</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle Peter, traditionally recognized as the author of this epistle, is addressing believers with a message of urgency and moral conduct in light of the coming day of the Lord. 2. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> The recipients of Peter's letter, likely a group of early Christians facing challenges and needing encouragement to live righteously. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_the_lord.htm">The Day of the Lord</a> An eschatological event referenced throughout Scripture, indicating a time of divine judgment and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_impermanence_of_the_world.htm">The Impermanence of the World</a> Recognize that the material world is temporary and will ultimately be dissolved. This perspective should influence our priorities and values. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_holiness.htm">Call to Holiness</a> Holiness is not optional for believers; it is a command. Our conduct should reflect our status as God's people, set apart for His purposes. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_godliness.htm">Living in Godliness</a> Godliness involves a life that is pleasing to God, characterized by reverence and devotion. It is a daily commitment to align our actions with God's will. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_the_times.htm">Urgency of the Times</a> The certainty of the coming judgment should instill a sense of urgency in how we live. We are called to be vigilant and prepared for the Lord's return. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_hope.htm">Transformation through Hope</a> Our hope in the new heavens and new earth should transform our present behavior, motivating us to live in a way that honors God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_peter_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 3</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'divine_nature'_in_context.htm">What does 'partakers of the divine nature' mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_peter's_authorship.htm">2 Peter 1:1 claims Peter as the author; how do we reconcile this with stylistic differences and scholarly doubts about its authenticity? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_doomsday.htm">What does the Bible say about the world's end?</a> <a href="/q/is_christ's_return_near.htm">Is Christ's return near?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_peter/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved.--For "then" we ought probably to read "thus," seeing that all these things are thus to be dissolved. The original is present in form, but rightly translated by the future, being the prophetic present, i.e., the future prophetically regarded as present.What manner of persons.--Not so much a question as an exclamation. In any case, the sentence should run on to the end of <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm" title="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?">2Peter 3:12</a>. To put an interrogation at "to be" or at "godliness," and make what follows an answer to the question, would be stiff and frigid, and very unlike the fervour of this Epistle.Ought ye to be.--We might fairly translate, ought ye to be found. The Greek implies that the state is one that has continued for some time before the day comes.In all holy conversation and godliness.--Literally, in holy behaviours and godlinesses. (See Notes on <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm" title="According as his divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us to glory and virtue:">2Peter 1:3</a> and <a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm" title="And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:">2Peter 2:7</a>.) The plurals indicate a variety of acts. They occur in this passage only.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_peter/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved; rather, seeing that all these things are being dissolved. The participle is present, and implies the certainty of the event foretold, and, perhaps, also that the germs of that coming dissolution are already in being, that the forces which are ultimately to bring about the final catastrophe are even now at work. Some of the better manuscripts read, instead of οϋν, then, οὕτως, thus: "seeing that all these things are thus being dissolved." What manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness? The Greek word for "what manner of persons" means literally, "of what country;" it seems to point to the great truth that God's people are fellow-citizens of the saints, that the commonwealth of which they are citizens is in heaven. The word for "to be" is the emphatic ὑπάρχειν, which denotes original, essential, continuous being. (On the word for "conversation" (ἀναστροφαῖς, behaviour, conduct), see note on 1 Peter 1:15.) Both this noun and the following are plural in the Greek, and therefore mean "in all aspects and forms of holy conduct and godliness." Some commentators connect these last words, "in all holy conversation and godliness," with the next verse: "looking in all holy conversation," etc. Some, again, understand this verse as asking a question, which is answered in the next; but the Greek word for "what manner of persons" (ποταπός) seems to be used in the New Testament as an exclamation only, not interrogatively. <a href="/commentaries/2_peter/3-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Since] everything πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. will be dissolved λυομένων (lyomenōn) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3089.htm">Strong's 3089: </a> A primary verb; to 'loosen'. in this way, οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). what kind of [people] ποταποὺς (potapous) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> Of what kind, of what manner. Apparently from pote and the base of pou; interrogatively, whatever, i.e. Of what possible sort. ought δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to be? ὑπάρχειν (hyparchein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5225.htm">Strong's 5225: </a> To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb). You ought to conduct yourselves ἀναστροφαῖς (anastrophais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_391.htm">Strong's 391: </a> Dealing with other men, conduct, life, behavior, manner of life. From anastrepho; behavior. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. holiness ἁγίαις (hagiais) Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. godliness εὐσεβείαις (eusebeiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2150.htm">Strong's 2150: </a> Piety (towards God), godliness, devotion, godliness. From eusebes; piety; specially, the gospel scheme. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_peter/3-11.htm">2 Peter 3:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_peter/3-11.htm">2 Peter 3:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_peter/3-11.htm">2 Peter 3:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_peter/3-11.htm">2 Peter 3:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_peter/3-11.htm">2 Peter 3:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_peter/3-11.htm">2 Peter 3:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_peter/3-11.htm">2 Peter 3:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_peter/3-11.htm">2 Peter 3:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_peter/3-11.htm">2 Peter 3:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_peter/3-11.htm">2 Peter 3:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-11.htm">NT Letters: 2 Peter 3:11 Therefore since all these things will be (2 Pet. 2P iiP ii Pet) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Peter 3:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Peter 3:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Peter 3:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Peter 3:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>