2 Peter 3:17

Translations

Modern

Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.

Traditional

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.

Literal

You, therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on guard, lest, having been led away by the error of the lawless, you should fall from your own steadfastness.

Latin

Vos igitur fratres, præscientes custodite, ne insipientium errore traducti excidatis a propria firmitate:

Original

Greek

English

Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.

Notes

2 Peter 3:17–18

Peter repeats his purpose. He wants to protect his audience from false teachers so that they can grow in grace. He ends the letter with words of praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter The Grace of God

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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Foreknowledge Haggai, Book of Peter, Second Letter of

Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God are Ruinous to Spiritual Interest Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Exhortations to Shun all Inducements To Apostasy: Cautions Against Apostasy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Apostates: Cautions Against Becoming Assumption Balance in Life Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Fellowship with the Wicked Fellowship with the Wicked Forbidden Heedfulness: Necessary: Against False Christs, and False Prophets Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning

2 Peter 3:17

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