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So be on guard; then you will not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people and lose your own secure footing. <a href="/esv/2_peter/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. <a href="/bsb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing. <a href="/blb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore beloved, knowing this beforehand, you beware, lest you should fall from the own steadfastness, having been led away by the error of the lawless. <a href="/kjv/2_peter/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_peter/3.htm">New King James Version</a> You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; <a href="/nasb_/2_peter/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unscrupulous people and lose your own firm commitment, <a href="/nasb/2_peter/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your own steadfastness, <a href="/nasb77/2_peter/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard lest, being carried away by the error of unprincipled men, you fall from your own steadfastness, <a href="/lsb/2_peter/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard lest you, having been carried away by the error of unprincipled men, fall from your own steadfastness, <a href="/amp/2_peter/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Therefore, [let me warn you] beloved, knowing these things beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men [who distort doctrine] and fall from your own steadfastness [of mind, knowledge, truth, and faith], <a href="/csb/2_peter/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, dear friends, since you know this in advance, be on your guard, so that you are not led away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own stable position. <a href="/hcsb/2_peter/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, dear friends, since you know this in advance, be on your guard, so that you are not led away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own stability. <a href="/asv/2_peter/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Ye therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness. <a href="/cev/2_peter/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My dear friends, you have been warned ahead of time! So don't let the errors of evil people lead you down the wrong path and make you lose your balance. <a href="/erv/2_peter/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Ye therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness. <a href="/gwt/2_peter/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Dear friends, you already know these things. So be on your guard not to be carried away by the deception of people who have no principles. Then you won't fall from your firm position. <a href="/gnt/2_peter/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> But you, my friends, already know this. Be on your guard, then, so that you will not be led away by the errors of lawless people and fall from your safe position. <a href="/isv/2_peter/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> And so, dear friends, since you already know these things, continuously be on your guard not to be carried away by the deception of lawless people. Otherwise, you may fall from your secure position. <a href="/msb/2_peter/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing. <a href="/net/2_peter/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard that you do not get led astray by the error of these unprincipled men and fall from your firm grasp on the truth. <a href="/nheb/2_peter/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness. <a href="/wbt/2_peter/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 steadfastness. <a href="/wey/2_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You, therefore, dear friends, having been warned beforehand, must continually be on your guard so as not to be led astray by the false teaching of immoral men nor fall from your own stedfastness. <a href="/web/2_peter/3.htm">World English Bible</a> You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_peter/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> You, then, beloved, knowing before, take heed, lest, together with the error of the impious being led away, you may fall from your own steadfastness, <a href="/blb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore beloved, knowing this beforehand, you beware, lest you should fall from the own steadfastness, having been led away by the error of the lawless. <a href="/ylt/2_peter/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Ye, then, beloved, knowing before, take heed, lest, together with the error of the impious being led away, ye may fall from your own stedfastness, <a href="/slt/2_peter/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> You therefore, dearly beloved, knowing beforehand, watch, lest, led away by the error of the lawless, ye fall from your own stability.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_peter/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> You therefore, brethren, knowing these things before, take heed, lest being led aside by the error of the unwise, you fall from your own steadfastness. <a href="/cpdv/2_peter/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But since you, brothers, know these things beforehand, be cautious, lest by being drawn into the error of the foolish, you may fall away from your own steadfastness. <a href="/nabre/2_peter/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Therefore, beloved, since you are forewarned, be on your guard not to be led into the error of the unprincipled and to fall from your own stability. <a href="/nrsvce/2_peter/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You therefore, beloved, since you are forewarned, beware that you are not carried away with the error of the lawless and lose your own stability.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_peter/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You therefore, my beloved, seeing that you know these things beforehand, beware, lest you follow the error of the lawless, and fall from your own steadfastness. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_peter/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> You therefore, beloved, as you have known beforehand, guard your souls, lest you go after the deception of those who are without The Law and you fall from your own stability.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_peter/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Do you, therefore, beloved, since you know these things be forehand, beware, lest, being led away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness. <a href="/godbey/2_peter/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then you, beloved, foreknowing watch, lest, having been led away by the delusion of the ungodly, you may fall from your own stedfastness: <a href="/haweis/2_peter/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Ye therefore, beloved, knowing this before, be on your guard, that ye be not carried away with the delusion of these lawless men, and fall from your own stedfastness. <a href="/mace/2_peter/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Do you then, my dear brethren, being thus forewarn'd, take care not to be seduc'd by those prophane impostors, and so lose the reward of your constancy. <a href="/wey/2_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You, therefore, dear friends, having been warned beforehand, must continually be on your guard so as not to be led astray by the false teaching of immoral men nor fall from your own stedfastness. <a href="/worrell/2_peter/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Ye, therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, be on your guard, lest, being carried away with error of the wicked, ye fall from your own steadfastness. <a href="/worsley/2_peter/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Do ye therefore, beloved, as ye know these things before, take heed least being seduced together with them by the error of the wicked, ye should fall from your own stedfastness. <a href="/parallel/2_peter/3-17.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=651" 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">Final Exhortations</a> …16He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. 17<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Therefore,</a> <a href="/greek/27.htm" title="27: agapētoi (Adj-VMP) -- From agapao; beloved.">beloved,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">since you</a> <a href="/greek/4267.htm" title="4267: proginōskontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To know beforehand, foreknow. From pro and ginosko; to know beforehand, i.e. Foresee.">already know these things,</a> <a href="/greek/5442.htm" title="5442: phylassesthe (V-PMM-2P) -- Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid.">be on your guard</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">you will not</a> <a href="/greek/4879.htm" title="4879: synapachthentes (V-APP-NMP) -- From sun and apago; to take off together, i.e. Transport with.">be carried away</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">by the</a> <a href="/greek/4106.htm" title="4106: planē (N-DFS) -- Feminine of planos; objectively, fraudulence; subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety.">error</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/113.htm" title="113: athesmōn (Adj-GMP) -- Lawless, unrestrained, licentious. Lawless, i.e. criminal.">lawless</a> <a href="/greek/1601.htm" title="1601: ekpesēte (V-ASA-2P) -- From ek and pipto; to drop away; specially, be driven out of one's course; figuratively, to lose, become inefficient.">and fall from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">your</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idiou (Adj-GMS) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate."></a> <a href="/greek/4740.htm" title="4740: stērigmou (N-GMS) -- Firmness, steadfastness. From sterizo; stability.">secure standing.</a> 18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.…<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="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a> So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Hebrews 3:12</a> See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. <a href="/galatians/5-4.htm">Galatians 5:4</a> You who are trying to be justified by the law have been severed from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. <a href="/matthew/24-4.htm">Matthew 24:4-5</a> Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you. / For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8</a> See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ. <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a> Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, <a href="/2_timothy/3-13.htm">2 Timothy 3:13</a> while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Ephesians 4:14</a> Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming. <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">1 John 2:26</a> I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Jude 1:24</a> Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy— <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20-22</a> That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. / For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either. / Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8-9</a> Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-30</a> I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3</a> Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. <a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Revelation 3:11</a> I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.seeing.<a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12</a> Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.<a href="/proverbs/1-17.htm">Proverbs 1:17</a> Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.<a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24,25</a> For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect… beware.<a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a> Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.<a href="/matthew/16-6.htm">Matthew 16:6,11</a> Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees… <a href="/philippians/3-2.htm">Philippians 3:2</a> Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.being.<a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">2 Peter 2:18-20</a> For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error… <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.<a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Mark 13:22</a> For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.from.<a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">2 Peter 1:10,11</a> Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: … <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">2 Peter 2:18-22</a> For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error… <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-2.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-17.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-8.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Error</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-4.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm">Immoral</a> <a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Lose</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-16.htm">Position</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-17.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-6.htm">Steadfastness</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Stedfastness</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-25.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/1-8.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/jude/1-17.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/genesis/24-6.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/jude/1-12.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/2_john/1-2.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/1_john/2-10.htm">Error</a> <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/1_john/2-7.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/1_john/5-21.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Immoral</a> <a href="/2_john/1-8.htm">Lose</a> <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Position</a> <a href="/numbers/24-21.htm">Secure</a> <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Steadfastness</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-20.htm">Stedfastness</a> <a href="/1_john/2-7.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/genesis/26-11.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/1_john/2-13.htm">Wicked</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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This term is often used in the New Testament to address fellow believers, highlighting the familial bond within the Christian community (e.g., 1 <a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a>). The use of "therefore" connects this verse to the preceding discussion about the coming of the Lord and the need for holy conduct.since you already know these things Peter acknowledges that his readers are already aware of the truths he has been discussing, such as the return of Christ and the judgment of the ungodly. This suggests that the audience is familiar with apostolic teaching and the Old Testament prophecies concerning the end times. It reflects the importance of being reminded of spiritual truths to remain steadfast in faith (<a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12-15</a>).be on your guard This phrase is a call to vigilance and spiritual alertness. The New Testament frequently warns believers to be watchful against false teachings and moral corruption (e.g., <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>, <a href="/matthew/24-4.htm">Matthew 24:4</a>). The imagery of a guard suggests a military or protective stance, indicating the seriousness of the threat posed by false teachers.so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless The "error of the lawless" refers to false teachings and immoral behaviors that deviate from the truth of the Gospel. The term "lawless" is often associated with those who reject God's commandments and live in rebellion (e.g., <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3-8</a>). This warning echoes the broader biblical theme of the danger of apostasy and the need to adhere to sound doctrine (<a href="/1_timothy/4.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a>).and fall from your secure standing The phrase "secure standing" implies a position of stability and assurance in one's faith. It suggests that believers have a firm foundation in Christ, but there is a real danger of falling away if they are not vigilant. This echoes the biblical teaching that perseverance in faith is necessary for salvation (<a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Hebrews 3:12-14</a>). The warning serves as a reminder of the importance of remaining rooted in the truth and relying on God's grace to maintain one's spiritual position.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle and author of this epistle, writing to encourage and warn believers. 2. <a href="/topical/b/beloved.htm">Beloved</a> Refers to the recipients of the letter, likely early Christians who are being reminded of their faith and the dangers of false teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/l/lawless.htm">Lawless</a> Those who reject God's law and live in opposition to His commands, often leading others astray. 4. <a href="/topical/s/secure_standing.htm">Secure Standing</a> The firm foundation of faith and salvation that believers have in Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/e/error.htm">Error</a> The false teachings and deceptions that can lead believers away from the truth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/b/be_vigilant.htm">Be Vigilant</a> As believers, we must remain alert and discerning, aware of the false teachings that can lead us astray. <a href="/topical/g/guard_your_faith.htm">Guard Your Faith</a> Actively protect your faith by immersing yourself in Scripture and prayer, ensuring that your beliefs are rooted in truth. <a href="/topical/r/recognize_falsehood.htm">Recognize Falsehood</a> Develop the ability to identify and reject teachings that contradict the core tenets of Christianity. <a href="/topical/s/stand_firm_in_christ.htm">Stand Firm in Christ</a> Remember that our secure standing is in Christ alone, and we must rely on His strength to remain steadfast. <a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a> Engage with fellow believers for mutual encouragement and accountability to help guard against falling away.<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/who_was_polycarp_of_smyrna.htm">Who was Polycarp of Smyrna?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_submit_to_authorities.htm">How does the Bible warn against deception?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_christians_handle_pet_loss.htm">What are the doctrines of demons?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_warn_of_deceit.htm">How does the Bible warn against deception?</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>(17) Know these things before.--Seeing that I have forewarned you of the certain appearance, conduct, and success of these false teachers and scoffers. "Forewarned, forearmed."Being led away with.--The Greek word occurs only thrice in the New Testament--here, <a href="/romans/12-16.htm" title="Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.">Romans 12:16</a>, and <a href="/galatians/2-13.htm" title="And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; so that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.">Galatians 2:13</a>. In <a href="/romans/12-16.htm" title="Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.">Romans 12:16</a> its meaning is a good deal different (see Note there). In <a href="/galatians/2-13.htm" title="And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; so that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.">Galatians 2:13</a> it has the same meaning as here; and, strangely enough, it is of Barnabas being "carried away with" the dissimulation of Peter and his associates.The error of the wicked.--Better, the error of the lawless (<a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm" title="And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:">2Peter 2:7</a>), but not "the seduction" or "deceit of the lawless," as some would render it. It is the same word as occurs at the end of <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm" title="For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.">2Peter 2:18</a>, and it implies wandering from the path, but not leading others astray. The context, not the word itself, shows that there was seduction. "The lawless" are the false teachers and scoffers. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_peter/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Ye therefore, beloved, seeing that ye know these things before. The pronoun "ye" is emphatic; others have gone astray; "continue ye faithful." The construction is participial, and there is no expressed object; literally, "knowing before," i.e., that false teachers will arise. Beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness; rather, as in the Revised Version, lest, being carried away... ye fall. It is interesting to notice that the word rendered "led or carried away" is used by St. Paul, in <a href="/galatians/2-13.htm">Galatians 2:13</a>, of St. Barnabas, who, along with St. Peter himself, was then "carried away" with the dissimulation of the Judaizers. The word rendered "wicked," rather "lawless," is used elsewhere in the New Testament only in chapter 2 Peter 2:7. The word for "steadfastness" (στηριγμός) occurs only here. <a href="/commentaries/2_peter/3-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Therefore, οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. beloved, ἀγαπητοί (agapētoi) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> From agapao; beloved. [since] you Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. already know [these things], προγινώσκοντες (proginōskontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4267.htm">Strong's 4267: </a> To know beforehand, foreknow. From pro and ginosko; to know beforehand, i.e. Foresee. be on your guard φυλάσσεσθε (phylassesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5442.htm">Strong's 5442: </a> Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you will not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. be carried away συναπαχθέντες (synapachthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4879.htm">Strong's 4879: </a> From sun and apago; to take off together, i.e. Transport with. by the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. error πλάνῃ (planē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4106.htm">Strong's 4106: </a> Feminine of planos; objectively, fraudulence; subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. lawless ἀθέσμων (athesmōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Lawless, unrestrained, licentious. Lawless, i.e. criminal. [and] fall from ἐκπέσητε (ekpesēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1601.htm">Strong's 1601: </a> From ek and pipto; to drop away; specially, be driven out of one's course; figuratively, to lose, become inefficient. [your] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. secure standing. στηριγμοῦ (stērigmou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4740.htm">Strong's 4740: </a> Firmness, steadfastness. 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