2 Peter 3:11 “Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ou…”

2 Peter 3:11

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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,

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,

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,

Geneva Bible 1599

Seeing therefore that all these thinges must be dissolued, what maner persons ought ye to be in holy conuersation and godlinesse,

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

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,

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Cross references

“all these”

2 Peter 3:12 Isaiah 34:4 Isaiah 14:31 Psalm 75:3 Isaiah 24:19

2 Peter 3:12 · BSB

as 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.

Isaiah 34:4 · BSB

All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree.

Isaiah 14:31 · BSB

Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks.

Psalm 75:3 · BSB

When the earth and all its dwellers quake, it is I who bear up its pillars. Selah

Isaiah 24:19 · BSB

The earth is utterly broken apart, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken violently.

“what”

Matthew 8:27 James 1:24 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Matthew 8:27 · BSB

The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

James 1:24 · BSB

and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

1 Thessalonians 1:5 · BSB

because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

“in all”

1 Peter 1:15 Philippians 1:27 1 Peter 2:12 James 3:13 Philippians 3:20 Psalm 50:23

1 Peter 1:15 · BSB

But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,

Philippians 1:27 · BSB

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as on…

1 Peter 2:12 · BSB

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

James 3:13 · BSB

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Philippians 3:20 · BSB

But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Psalm 50:23 · BSB

He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rightly orders his way, I will show the salvation of God.”

“godliness”

1 Timothy 6:11 2 Peter 1:3 1 Timothy 6:3 1 Timothy 3:16 1 Timothy 6:6 2 Peter 1:6

1 Timothy 6:11 · BSB

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

2 Peter 1:3 · BSB

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

1 Timothy 6:3 · BSB

If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

1 Timothy 3:16 · BSB

By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in…

1 Timothy 6:6 · BSB

Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.

2 Peter 1:6 · BSB

and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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.

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.

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