2 Peter 3:11

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

2 Peter 3:11 - Amplified Bible

Since all these things are thus in the process of being dissolved, what kind of person ought [each of] you to be [in the meanwhile] in consecrated {and} holy behavior and devout {and} godly qualities,

2 Peter 3:11 - 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,

2 Peter 3:11 - 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,

2 Peter 3:11 - Darby Bible

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

2 Peter 3:11 - English Standard Version

Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness,

2 Peter 3:11 - 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,

2 Peter 3:11 - La Biblia de las Americas

Puesto que todas estas cosas han de ser destruidas de esta manera, ¡qué clase de personas no debéis ser vosotros en santa conducta y en piedad,

2 Peter 3:11 - The Message

Since everything here today might well be gone tomorrow, do you see how essential it is to live a holy life? Daily expect the Day of God, eager for its arrival. The galaxies will burn up and the elements melt down that day—but we’ll hardly notice. We’ll be looking the other way, ready for the promised new heavens and the promised new earth, all landscaped with righteousness.

2 Peter 3:11 - 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,

2 Peter 3:11 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Puesto que todas estas cosas han de ser destruidas de esta manera, ¡qué clase de personas no deben ser ustedes en santa conducta y en piedad,

2 Peter 3:11 - World English Bible

Therefore since all these things are thus to be destroyed, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy living and godliness,

2 Peter 3:11 - Young's Living Translation

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

2 Peter 3:11 - Additional Comments

(See list in verse 10) What will last needs to be at the front of our thoughts, in all we do. We need to keep things in perspective, that much of what we do doesn't last, but our relationship with God will, and our character, and what we input into others' lives.
Sin will have eternal consequences to the negative, while holiness and godliness will have positive consequences.
We all will give an account to God. Many don't believe that, nor that He will come again, and they live as if they have no expectation of a day of the Lord. While waiting for His coming we are to live in holy conduct and godliness, and (vs 14) in peace, without spot or blameless. In reality, our actions should show our confidence and readiness for Him to come again. Are you ready for Him to come soon, or will you have regrets? What's going on in your life now, and would you be embarrassed at or ready for Christ's arrival? God tells us there is no such thing as secret sin - all will come to light, be told (1 Cor 4:5, Eph 5:13). Why do I mention this? Because it is a rare person who will give up a secret sin by conviction - it usually takes exposing it in the light to awaken repentance and turning away from it.

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