Parallel Verses
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],
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,
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,
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,
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?
Themes
Christian conduct » Advice concerning
Creation » Illustrative of » Renewal of the earth
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Godliness » Exhortations concerning
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens passing away
Holiness » Saints » Should have their conversation in
Holiness » Motives to » The dissolution of all things
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Holiness
Topics
Interlinear
Pas
Touton
Luo
Potapos
Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Peter 3:11
Devotionals containing 2 Peter 3:11
References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 38 Translations in 2 Peter 3:11
Prayers for 2 Peter 3:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Coming Day Of The Lord
10
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will vanish with a [mighty and thunderous] roar, and the [material] elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and the works that are on it will be
Cross References
1 Peter 1:15
But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your conduct [be set apart from the world by your godly character and moral courage];
Psalm 37:14
The wicked have drawn the sword and bent their bow
To cast down the afflicted and the needy,
To slaughter those who are upright in conduct [those with personal integrity and godly character].
Psalm 50:23
“He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me;
And to him who orders his way rightly [who follows the way that I show him],
I shall show the salvation of God.”
Psalm 75:3
“The earth and all the inhabitants of it melt [in tumultuous times].
It is I who will steady its pillars. Selah.
Isaiah 14:31
“Howl, O gate; cry, O city!
Melt away, O Philistia, all of you;
For smoke comes out of the north,
And there is no straggler in his ranks and no one stands detached [in Hezekiah’s battalions].
Isaiah 24:19
The earth is broken completely apart,
The earth is split apart,
The earth is shaken violently.
Isaiah 34:4
All the host of heaven will be dissolved,
And the skies will be rolled up like a scroll;
All their hosts [the stars and the planets] will also wither away
As a leaf withers from the vine,
And as a fig withers from the fig tree.
Matthew 8:27
The men wondered in amazement, saying, “What kind of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”
2 Corinthians 1:12
This is our [reason for] proud confidence: our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world [in general], and especially toward you, with pure motives and godly sincerity, not in human wisdom, but in the grace of God [that is, His gracious lovingkindness that leads people to Christ and spiritual maturity].
Philippians 1:27
Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one
Philippians 3:20
But [we are different, because] our citizenship is in heaven. And from there we eagerly await [the coming of] the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;
1 Thessalonians 1:5
for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part]. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your benefit.
1 Timothy 3:16
And great, we confess, is the mystery [the hidden truth] of godliness:
Was justified and vindicated in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the nations,
Believed on in the world,
Taken up in glory.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.
1 Timothy 6:3
If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine and teaching which is in agreement with godliness (personal integrity, upright behavior),
1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God].
1 Timothy 6:11
But as for you,
Hebrews 13:5
Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!”
James 1:24
for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he immediately forgets
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.
1 Peter 2:12
Keep your behavior excellent among the [unsaved] Gentiles [conduct yourself honorably, with graciousness and integrity], so that
2 Peter 1:3
For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through
2 Peter 1:6
and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 3:12
[while you earnestly] look for and await the coming of the day of God. For on this day the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the [material] elements will melt with intense heat!