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2 Peter 3:17

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

2 Peter 3:17 - Amplified Bible

Let me warn you therefore, beloved, that knowing these things beforehand, you should be on your guard, lest you be carried away by the error of lawless {and} wicked [persons and] fall from your own [present] firm condition [your own steadfastness of mind].

2 Peter 3:17 - American Standard Version

Ye therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness.

2 Peter 3:17 - Bible in Basic English

For this reason, my loved ones, having knowledge of these things before they take place, take care that you are not turned away by the error of the uncontrolled, so falling from your true faith.

2 Peter 3:17 - Darby Bible

*Ye* therefore, beloved, knowing [these] things before, take care lest, being led away along with the error of the wicked, ye should fall from your own stedfastness:

2 Peter 3:17 - English Standard Version

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.

2 Peter 3:17 - King James Version

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.

2 Peter 3:17 - La Biblia de las Americas

Por tanto, amados, sabiendo esto de antemano, estad en guardia, no sea que arrastrados por el error de hombres libertinos, caigáis de vuestra firmeza;

2 Peter 3:17 - The Message

But you, friends, are well-warned. Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.   Glory to the Master, now and forever! Yes! ]]>

2 Peter 3:17 - New American Standard Bible

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,

2 Peter 3:17 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Por tanto, amados, sabiendo esto de antemano, estén en guardia, no sea que arrastrados por el error de hombres libertinos (sin principios morales), caigan de su firmeza.

2 Peter 3:17 - World English Bible

You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.

2 Peter 3:17 - Young's Living Translation

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,

2 Peter 3:17 - Additional Comments

Again, as in vs 3:1, Peter calls them beloved. It's okay to regularly say "I love you", as compared to the man who told his wife he loves her on the day they married and never feels a need to say it again, for he is a man of his word.
What is it you know? You know the truth, so deceivers won't deceive you. All the more reason to dig more into the truth (and so "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" - vs 18), so subtle deceptions won't sway you, and you fall away.

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