Parallel Verses
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,
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],
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?
Darby Translation
All these things then being to be dissolved, what ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness,
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 [i.e., unexpectedly]. At that time the heavens will pass away with a loud noise and the elements [Note: This refers either to the heavenly bodies or to the material components of the universe], will be dissolved with intense heat. And the earth and its works [i.e., its activities] will be burned up. [Note: Some translations render this phrase as it is in some ancient manuscripts, "will be disclosed," or "will be laid bare"]. 11 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, 12 [while] looking forward to, and earnestly desiring the day of God to come, when the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved by fire and the elements [See verse 10] will melt with intense heat.
Cross References
1 Peter 1:15
but according to the Holy One, who called you [i.e., God], you people also should become holy [i.e., separated for God's service] in all your conduct,
Matthew 8:27
The men [on board the boat] marveled, saying, "What kind of a man is this, that even the wind and waves obey Him?"
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.
Philippians 1:27
So, [whatever happens], live your daily lives in such a way as to be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or remain absent from you, I will hear about you, that you are standing firm in one spirit [i.e., united in purpose, and] contending with one mind for the faith of the Gospel [i.e., for the body of Christian teaching].
Philippians 3:20
But we are [really] citizens of heaven and we are waiting for a Savior [to return] from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Thessalonians 1:5
for our Gospel came to you, not merely in words, but also in power, in [a demonstration of] the Holy Spirit [See I Cor. 2:4] and with ["our" or "your"] deep conviction [of its truth]. You people know what kind of men we were while living among you for your benefit.
1 Timothy 3:16
And without question the revealed secret of godly living is great. [It is this]: He [i.e., Christ, or God], who appeared in a fleshly body [was] vindicated [of false charges] by the Holy Spirit; [He was] seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world [and finally] was taken up into glory [i.e., heaven].
1 Timothy 4:12
Do not allow anyone to look down on you because you are [so] young, but you should be an example to those who believe [in Christ] in your speech, in your conduct, in your love, in your faith [and] in your purity.
1 Timothy 6:3
If anyone teaches a different doctrine [i.e., from what has been urged above], and does not agree to [proclaim the] sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and to teaching that is godly [i.e., in harmony with godliness],
1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness [itself] is great gain, [when it is] accompanied by contentment.
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, man of God, run from these things [See verses 3-10], and pursue right living and godliness, having faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.
Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money [and be] content with what you have, because God [Himself] has said [Deut. 31:6], "By no means will I [ever] desert you or give up on you."
James 1:24
and [then after] he sees himself, [he] goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
James 3:13
Who [then] is the wise and understanding person among you? He should show by his good conduct [that he has] deeds of gentleness [stemming] from wisdom.
1 Peter 2:12
You should live such good lives before [unconverted] Gentiles, so that even though they accuse you of being evildoers, by seeing your good deeds, they will [be led to] honor God [for you] on the day He visits us again [i.e., to bring judgment].
2 Peter 1:3
God's divine power has given us everything [necessary] for [abundant] life and godly living, through the knowledge of Him [i.e., God], who called us by His own splendor and goodness.
2 Peter 1:6
and knowledge along with your goodness, and self-control along with your knowledge, and endurance along with your self-control, and godliness along with your endurance,
2 Peter 3:12
[while] looking forward to, and earnestly desiring the day of God to come, when the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved by fire and the elements [See verse 10] will melt with intense heat.