1 This is now, beloved, the second epistle that I write unto you; and in both of them I stir up your sincere mind by putting you in remembrance;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- second G1208 (δεύτερος) — (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank;
also adverb)
- epistle G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- I G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- now G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
- write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I stir up G1326 (διεγείρω) — to wake fully; i.e. arouse (literally or
figuratively)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- pure G1506 (εἰλικρινής) — judged by sunlight, i.e. tested
as genuine (figuratively)
- minds G1271 (διάνοια) — deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its
disposition), by implication, its exercise
- by way of G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- remembrance G5280 (ὑπόμνησις) — a reminding or (reflexively) recollection
2 that ye should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Saviour through your apostles:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- That ye may be mindful G3403 (μιμνήσκω) — to remind, i.e. (middle voice) to recall to mind
- of the words G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by
implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or
dispute); with a negative naug…
- which were spoken before G4302 (προλέγω) — to say beforehand, i.e. predict,
forewarn
- by G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- the G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by
analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
- holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by
analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of the commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- of us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- the apostles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the apostles G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- Saviour G4990 (σωτήρ) — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
3 knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Knowing G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time,
place, order, or importance)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- there shall come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- last G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
- days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- scoffers G1703 (ἐμπαίκτης) — a derider, i.e. (by implication) a false teacher
- walking G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e.
travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively,
die), live, etc.);
- after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- lusts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- lusts G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
4 and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for, from the day that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- Where G4226 (ποῦ) — as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what
locality
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge;
especially a divine assurance of good)
- of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often,
return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the
wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often,
return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the
wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- since G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- the fathers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the fathers G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- fell asleep G2837 (κοιμάω) — to put to sleep, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to
slumber; figuratively, to decease
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- continue G1265 (διαμένω) — to stay constantly (in being or
relation)
- as G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief
(in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
- of the creation G2937 (κτίσις) — original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the
thing, literally or figuratively)
5 For this they wilfully forget, that there were heavens from of old, and an earth compacted out of water and amidst water, by the word of God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- willingly G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- are ignorant of G2990 (λανθάνω) — to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used
adverbially, unwittingly
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- by the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- the heavens G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- of old G1597 (ἔκπαλαι) — long ago, for a long while
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the
solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants
in each application)
- standing G4921 (συνιστάω) — to set together,
i.e. (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to
exhibit; intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to
constitute
- out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the water G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or
figuratively
- in G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
6 by which means the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whereby G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- that then was G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that
(of the past or future, also in consecution)
- being overflowed G2626 (κατακλύζω) — to dash (wash) down, i.e. (by
implication) to deluge
- with water G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or
figuratively
- perished G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
7 but the heavens that now are, and the earth, by the same word have been stored up for fire, being reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the heavens G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the heavens G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the
solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants
in each application)
- which are now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- by G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- kept in store G2343 (θησαυρίζω) — to amass or reserve (literally or figuratively)
- reserved G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or
injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from
, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which
implies a…
- unto fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially,
lightning)
- against G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- of judgment G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by
extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine
law)
- perdition G684 (ἀπώλεια) — ruin or loss (physical, spiritual
or eternal)
- of G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- ungodly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ungodly G765 (ἀσεβής) — irreverent, i.e. (by extension) impious or wicked
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
8 But forget not this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- be G2990 (λανθάνω) — to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used
adverbially, unwittingly
- G4771 (σύ) — thou
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- ignorant of G2990 (λανθάνω) — to lie hid (literally or figuratively); often used
adverbially, unwittingly
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- one thing G1520 (εἷς) — one
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- with G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from
beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the
vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a thousand G5507 (χίλιοι) — a thousand
- years G2094 (ἔτος) — a year
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- The Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- is G1019 (βραδύνω) — to delay
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- slack G1019 (βραδύνω) — to delay
- concerning his promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- concerning his promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge;
especially a divine assurance of good)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- some men G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- count G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e.
command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e.
consider
- slackness G1022 (βραδύτης) — tardiness
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- is longsuffering G3114 (μακροθυμέω) — to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively)
forbearing or (subjectively) patient
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- us-ward G1473 (ἐγώ)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- willing that G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be
willing
- any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- should perish G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- but that G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- should come G5562 (χωρέω) — to be in (give) space, i.e. (intransitively) to pass,
enter, or (transitively) to hold, admit (literally or
figuratively)
- repentance G3341 (μετάνοια) — (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including
reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's)
decision)
10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are therein shall be burned up.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- will come G2240 (ἥκω) — to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or
figuratively)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a thief G2812 (κλέπτης) — a stealer (literally or figuratively)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)
- the which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- the heavens G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the heavens G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- shall pass away G3928 (παρέρχομαι) — to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive),
go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative)
avert
- with a great noise G4500 (ῥοιζηδόν) — whizzingly, i.e. with a
crash
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the elements G4747 (στοιχεῖον) — something orderly
in arrangement, i.e. (by implication) a serial (basal, fundamental,
initial) constituent (literally), proposition
(figuratively)
- shall melt G3089 (λύω) — to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)
- with fervent heat G2741 (καυσόω) — to set on fire
- the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the
solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants
in each application)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- therein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- shall be burned up G2618 (κατακαίω) — to burn down (to the ground), i.e. consume
wholly
11 Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy living and godliness,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- shall be dissolved G3089 (λύω) — to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)
- what manner G4217 (ποταπός) — interrogatively, whatever,
i.e. of what possible sort
- ought G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter
active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was,
etc.) necessary (as binding)
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- to be G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence
(be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or
subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- conversation G391 (ἀναστροφή) — behavior
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- godliness G2150 (εὐσέβεια) — piety; specially, the gospel scheme
12 looking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, by reason of which the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Looking for G4328 (προσδοκάω) — to anticipate (in thought, hope or
fear); by implication, to await
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hasting unto G4692 (σπεύδω) — to "speed" ("study"), i.e. urge on
(diligently or earnestly); by implication, to await eagerly
- the coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often,
return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the
wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
- of the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- wherein G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the heavens G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- being on fire G4448 (πυρόω) — to kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow
(literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be
inflamed (with anger, grief, lust)
- shall be dissolved G3089 (λύω) — to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)
- the elements G4747 (στοιχεῖον) — something orderly
in arrangement, i.e. (by implication) a serial (basal, fundamental,
initial) constituent (literally), proposition
(figuratively)
- shall melt G5080 (τήκω) — to liquefy
- with fervent heat G2741 (καυσόω) — to set on fire
13 But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Nevertheless G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we G4328 (προσδοκάω) — to anticipate (in thought, hope or
fear); by implication, to await
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- promise G1862 (ἐπάγγελμα) — a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some
good)
- look for G4328 (προσδοκάω) — to anticipate (in thought, hope or
fear); by implication, to await
- new G2537 (καινός) — new (especially in freshness; while is
properly so with respect to age
- heavens G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- a new G2537 (καινός) — new (especially in freshness; while is
properly so with respect to age
- earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the
solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants
in each application)
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- wherein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- dwelleth G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or
figuratively)
- righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things, give diligence that ye may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- seeing that ye look for G4328 (προσδοκάω) — to anticipate (in thought, hope or
fear); by implication, to await
- such things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- be diligent that G4704 (σπουδάζω) — to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or
earnest
- ye may be found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- of him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- without spot G784 (ἄσπιλος) — unblemished (physically or
morally)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- blameless G298 (ἀμώμητος) — unblamable
15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote unto you;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- account G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e.
command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e.
consider
- the longsuffering G3115 (μακροθυμία) — longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or
(subjectively) fortitude
- of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
- even as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- beloved G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of ,
meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an
apostle
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- the wisdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
- given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- hath written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
16 as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; wherein are some things hard to be understood, which the ignorant and unstedfast wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- As G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- epistles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- epistles G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
- speaking G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- some things G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- hard to be understood G1425 (δυσνόητος) — difficult of perception
- they that are unlearned G261 (ἀμαθής) — ignorant
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- unstable G793 (ἀστήρικτος) — unfixed, i.e. (figuratively) vacillating
- wrest G4761 (στρεβλόω) — to wrench, i.e. (specially), to torture (by
the rack), but only figuratively, to pervert
- the other G3062 (λοιποί) — remaining ones
- scriptures G1124 (γραφή) — a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in
it)
- unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- destruction G684 (ἀπώλεια) — ruin or loss (physical, spiritual
or eternal)
17 Ye therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- seeing ye know G4267 (προγινώσκω) — to know beforehand, i.e. foresee
- before G4267 (προγινώσκω) — to know beforehand, i.e. foresee
- beware G5442 (φυλάσσω) — to watch, i.e. be on
guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey,
avoid
- lest G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- lest G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- ye also G1601 (ἐκπίπτω) — to drop away; specially, be driven out of one's
course; figuratively, to lose, become inefficient
- being led away G4879 (συναπάγω) — to take off together, i.e. transport with (seduce,
passively, yield)
- with the error G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- with the error G4106 (πλάνη) — objectively, fraudulence;
subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety
- of the wicked G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the wicked G113 (ἄθεσμος) — lawless, i.e. (by implication) criminal
- fall G1601 (ἐκπίπτω) — to drop away; specially, be driven out of one's
course; figuratively, to lose, become inefficient
- from G4740 (στηριγμός) — stability (figuratively)
- your own G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- your own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- stedfastness G4740 (στηριγμός) — stability (figuratively)
18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and for ever. Amen.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- grow G837 (αὐξάνω) — to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge
(literal or figurative, active or passive)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the knowledge G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication)
knowledge
- of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- Saviour G4990 (σωτήρ) — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- To him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
- Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively)
trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be
it)