Parallel Verses

Bible in Basic English

Seeing then that all these things are coming to such an end, what sort of persons is it right for you to be, in all holy behaviour and righteousness,

New American Standard Bible

Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,

King James Version

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

Holman Bible

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

International Standard Version

Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be

A Conservative Version

Therefore, all these things being disintegrated, what kind ought ye to be in holy actions and pieties,

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,

Amplified

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],

An Understandable Version

Since all these things are [certain] to be destroyed, what kind of persons should you be, [if not like those] living holy lives, and in a godly manner,

Anderson New Testament

Seeing, then, that all these things shall be dissolved, what sort of persons ought you to be in all holy behavior, and godliness,

Common New Testament

Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy lives and godliness,

Daniel Mace New Testament

Since then this whole system is to be destroyed, how holy should your conduct be, and how ardent your piety?

Darby Translation

All these things then being to be dissolved, what ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness,

Emphatic Diaglott Bible

Seeing, then, all these things shall be dissolved; -what sort of persons ought you to be, in holy behavior and godliness,

Godbey New Testament

Then all these things being dissolved, what kind of people does it behoove you to be in holy deportment and godliness,

Goodspeed New Testament

If all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what holy and pious lives you ought to lead,

John Wesley New Testament

Seeing then all these things are dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

Julia Smith Translation

Therefore all these being dissolved, of what race ought ye to be in holy turning round and devotion,

King James 2000

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in all holy conduct and godliness,

Lexham Expanded Bible

[Because] all these things are being destroyed in this way, what sort of [people] must you be in holy behavior and godliness,

Modern King James verseion

Then, all these things being about to be dissolved, what sort ought you to be in holy behavior and godliness,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

If all these things shall perish, what manner persons ought ye to be in holy conversation, and godliness:

Moffatt New Testament

Now as all things are thus to be dissolved, what holy and pious men ought you to be in your behaviour,

Montgomery New Testament

Now since all things are in the process of dissolution, what kind of men ought you to be, in all holy living and piety;

NET Bible

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,

New Heart 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,

Noyes New Testament

Seeing that all these things are thus to be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in holy conduct and godliness,

Sawyer New Testament

All these things therefore being dissolved, what persons ought we to be in holy conduct and piety,

The Emphasized Bible

Seeing that all these things are thus to be dissolved, what manner of persons, ought yeall the while to be, in holy ways of behaviour and acts of godliness, -

Thomas Haweis New Testament

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,

Twentieth Century New Testament

Now, since all these things are in the process of dissolution, think what you yourselves ought to be--what holy and pious lives you ought to lead,

Webster

Seeing then that all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy deportment and godliness,

Weymouth New Testament

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,

Williams New Testament

If all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what men you ought to be! What holy and pious lives you ought to lead,

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,

Worrell New Testament

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,

Worsley New Testament

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness,

Youngs Literal Translation

All these, then, being dissolved, what kind of persons doth it behove you to be in holy behaviours and pious acts?

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
οὖν 
Oun 
therefore, then, so, and, now, wherefore, but, not tr,
Usage: 417

πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

τούτων 
Touton 
Usage: 43

λύω 
Luo 
Usage: 28

ποταπός 
Potapos 
Usage: 7

δεῖ 
Dei 
Usage: 72

ye
ὑμᾶς 
Humas 
you, ye, for your sakes Trans, not tr,
Usage: 314

to be
ὑπάρχω 
Huparcho 
be, have, live, after, not tr
Usage: 41

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

G40
ἅγιος 
Hagios 
Usage: 209

ἀναστροφή 
Anastrophe 
Usage: 13

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

Devotionals

Devotionals about 2 Peter 3:11

Devotionals containing 2 Peter 3:11

Images 2 Peter 3:11

Prayers for 2 Peter 3:11

Context Readings

The Coming Day Of The Lord

10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; and in that day the heavens will be rolled up with a great noise, and the substance of the earth will be changed by violent heat, and the world and everything in it will be burned up. 11 Seeing then that all these things are coming to such an end, what sort of persons is it right for you to be, in all holy behaviour and righteousness, 12 Looking for and truly desiring the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will come to an end through fire, and the substance of the earth will be changed by the great heat?


Cross References

1 Peter 1:15

But be holy in every detail of your lives, as he, whose servants you are, is holy;

Psalm 37:14

The evil-doers have taken out their swords, their bows are bent; for crushing the poor, and to put to death those who are upright in their ways.

Psalm 75:3

When the earth and all its people become feeble, I am the support of its pillars. (Selah.)

Isaiah 14:31

Send out a cry, O door! Make sounds of sorrow, O town! All your land has come to nothing, O Philistia; for there comes a smoke out of the north, and everyone keeps his place in the line.

Isaiah 24:19

The earth is completely broken, it is parted in two, it is violently moved.

Isaiah 34:4

And the heavens will be rolled together like the roll of a book: and all their army will be gone, like a dead leaf from the vine, or a dry fruit from the fig-tree.

Matthew 8:27

And the men were full of wonder, saying, What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea do his orders?

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our glory is in this, in the knowledge which we have that our way of life in the world, and most of all in relation to you, has been holy and true in the eyes of God; not in the wisdom of the flesh, but in the grace of God.

Philippians 1:27

Only let your behaviour do credit to the good news of Christ, so that if I come and see you or if I am away from you, I may have news of you that you are strong in one spirit, working together with one soul for the faith of the good news;

Philippians 3:20

For our country is in heaven; from where the Saviour for whom we are waiting will come, even the Lord Jesus Christ:

1 Thessalonians 1:5

Because our good news came to you, not in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Spirit, so that you were completely certain of it; even as you saw what our behaviour to you was like from our love to you.

1 Timothy 3:16

And without argument, great is the secret of religion: He who was seen in the flesh, who was given God's approval in the spirit, was seen by the angels, of whom the good news was given among the nations, in whom the world had faith, who was taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one make little of you because you are young, but be an example to the church in word, in behaviour, in love, in faith, in holy living.

1 Timothy 6:3

If any man gives different teaching, not in agreement with the true words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the teaching which is in agreement with true religion,

1 Timothy 6:6

But true faith, with peace of mind, is of great profit:

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, keep yourself from these things, and go after righteousness, religion, faith, love, a quiet mind, gentle behaviour.

Hebrews 13:5

Be free from the love of money and pleased with the things which you have; for he himself has said, I will be with you at all times.

James 1:24

For after looking at himself he goes away, and in a short time he has no memory of what he was like.

James 3:13

Who has wisdom and good sense among you? let him make his works clear by a life of gentle wisdom.

1 Peter 2:12

Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.

2 Peter 1:3

Because by his power he has given us everything necessary for life and righteousness, through the knowledge of him who has been our guide by his glory and virtue;

2 Peter 1:6

And self-control to knowledge, and a quiet mind to self-control, and fear of God to a quiet mind,

2 Peter 3:12

Looking for and truly desiring the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will come to an end through fire, and the substance of the earth will be changed by the great heat?

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