Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
All these things then being to be dissolved, what ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness,
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,
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,
Holman Bible
Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness
International Standard Version
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be
A Conservative Version
Therefore, all these things being disintegrated, what kind ought ye to be in holy actions and pieties,
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,
Amplified
Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be [in the meantime] in holy behavior [that is, in a pattern of daily life that sets you apart as a believer] and in godliness [displaying profound reverence toward our awesome God],
An Understandable Version
Since all these things are [certain] to be destroyed, what kind of persons should you be, [if not like those] living holy lives, and in a godly manner,
Anderson New Testament
Seeing, then, that all these things shall be dissolved, what sort of persons ought you to be in all holy behavior, and godliness,
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,
Common New Testament
Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy lives and godliness,
Daniel Mace New Testament
Since then this whole system is to be destroyed, how holy should your conduct be, and how ardent your piety?
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
Seeing, then, all these things shall be dissolved; -what sort of persons ought you to be, in holy behavior and godliness,
Godbey New Testament
Then all these things being dissolved, what kind of people does it behoove you to be in holy deportment and godliness,
Goodspeed New Testament
If all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what holy and pious lives you ought to lead,
John Wesley New Testament
Seeing then all these things are dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore all these being dissolved, of what race ought ye to be in holy turning round and devotion,
King James 2000
Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in all holy conduct and godliness,
Lexham Expanded Bible
[Because] all these things are being destroyed in this way, what sort of [people] must you be in holy behavior and godliness,
Modern King James verseion
Then, all these things being about to be dissolved, what sort ought you to be in holy behavior and godliness,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If all these things shall perish, what manner persons ought ye to be in holy conversation, and godliness:
Moffatt New Testament
Now as all things are thus to be dissolved, what holy and pious men ought you to be in your behaviour,
Montgomery New Testament
Now since all things are in the process of dissolution, what kind of men ought you to be, in all holy living and piety;
NET Bible
Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,
New Heart 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,
Noyes New Testament
Seeing that all these things are thus to be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in holy conduct and godliness,
Sawyer New Testament
All these things therefore being dissolved, what persons ought we to be in holy conduct and piety,
The Emphasized Bible
Seeing that all these things are thus to be dissolved, what manner of persons, ought yeall the while to be, in holy ways of behaviour and acts of godliness, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Seeing then that all these things must be dissolved, what manner of persons ought we to be in a course of holy conduct and acts of piety,
Twentieth Century New Testament
Now, since all these things are in the process of dissolution, think what you yourselves ought to be--what holy and pious lives you ought to lead,
Webster
Seeing then that all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy deportment and godliness,
Weymouth New Testament
Since all these things are thus pre-destined to dissolution, what sort of men ought you to be found to be in all holy living and godly conduct,
Williams New Testament
If all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what men you ought to be! What holy and pious lives you ought to lead,
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,
Worrell New Testament
Seeing, therefore, that all these things are thus to be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conduct and godliness,
Worsley New Testament
Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness,
Youngs Literal Translation
All these, then, being dissolved, what kind of persons doth it behove you to be in holy behaviours and pious acts?
Themes
Christian conduct » Advice concerning
Creation » Illustrative of » Renewal of the earth
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Godliness » Exhortations concerning
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens passing away
Holiness » Saints » Should have their conversation in
Holiness » Motives to » The dissolution of all things
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Holiness
Topics
Interlinear
Pas
Touton
Luo
Potapos
Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Peter 3:11
Devotionals containing 2 Peter 3:11
References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 38 Translations in 2 Peter 3:11
Prayers for 2 Peter 3:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Coming Day Of The Lord
10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a rushing noise, and the elements, burning with heat, shall be dissolved, and the earth and the works in it shall be burnt up. 11 All these things then being to be dissolved, what ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness, 12 waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, by reason of which the heavens, being on fire, shall be dissolved, and the elements, burning with heat, shall melt?
Cross References
1 Peter 1:15
but as he who has called you is holy, be ye also holy in all your conversation;
Psalm 37:14
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the afflicted and needy, to slay those that are upright in the way:
Psalm 50:23
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me; and to him that ordereth his way will I shew the salvation of God.
Psalm 75:3
The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I have established its pillars. Selah.
Isaiah 14:31
Howl, O gate! cry, O city! thou, Philistia, art wholly dissolved; for there cometh from the north a smoke, and none remaineth apart in his gatherings of troops.
Isaiah 24:19
The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is completely dissolved, the earth is violently moved.
Isaiah 34:4
And all the host of the heavens shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll; and all their host shall fade away, as a leaf fadeth from off the vine, and as the withered fruit from the fig-tree.
Matthew 8:27
But the men were astonished, saying, What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?
2 Corinthians 1:12
For our boasting is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and sincerity before God, (not in fleshly wisdom but in God's grace,) we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly towards you.
Philippians 1:27
Only conduct yourselves worthily of the glad tidings of the Christ, in order that whether coming and seeing you, or absent, I may hear of what concerns you, that ye stand firm in one spirit, with one soul, labouring together in the same conflict with the faith of the glad tidings;
Philippians 3:20
for our commonwealth has its existence in the heavens, from which also we await the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour,
1 Thessalonians 1:5
For our glad tidings were not with you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what we were among you for your sakes:
1 Timothy 3:16
And confessedly the mystery of piety is great. God has been manifested in flesh, has been justified in the Spirit, has appeared to angels, has been preached among the nations, has been believed on in the world, has been received up in glory.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise thy youth, but be a model of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 6:3
If any one teach differently, and do not accede to sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the teaching which is according to piety,
1 Timothy 6:6
But piety with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:11
But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit.
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without love of money, satisfied with your present circumstances; for he has said, I will not leave thee, neither will I forsake thee.
James 1:24
for he has considered himself and is gone away, and straightway he has forgotten what he was like.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you; let him shew out of a good conversation his works in meekness of wisdom;
1 Peter 2:12
having your conversation honest among the Gentiles, that as to that in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may through your good works, themselves witnessing them, glorify God in the day of visitation.
2 Peter 1:3
As his divine power has given to us all things which relate to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us by glory and virtue,
2 Peter 1:6
in knowledge temperance, in temperance endurance, in endurance godliness,
2 Peter 3:12
waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, by reason of which the heavens, being on fire, shall be dissolved, and the elements, burning with heat, shall melt?