Parallel Verses
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,
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?
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, -
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 by night; in which the heavens shall pass away with a rushing noise, and the first principles of matter in flames dissolve, and the earth and all the works upon it be burnt up. 11 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, 12 expecting and hastening towards the coming of God's day, at which the heavens on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements in flames be melted as wax?
Cross References
1 Peter 1:15
but as he who hath called you is holy, be ye holy also in all your conduct:
Matthew 8:27
And the men marvelled, saying, What a wondrous man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
2 Corinthians 1:12
For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and peculiarly towards you.
Philippians 1:27
Only conduct yourselves worthily as becometh the gospel of Christ; that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul wrestling together in the faith of the gospel;
Philippians 3:20
But our conversation is in heaven as its citizens, from whence also we are expecting the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Thessalonians 1:5
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in great fulness of assurance; as ye know what manner of men we have been among you for your sakes.
1 Timothy 3:16
And confessedly great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen of angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise thy youth; but be a pattern of the faithful, in discourse; in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 6:3
If any man teach another doctrine, and attend not to the sound words, which are those of Jesus Christ our Lord, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:11
But thou, O man of God, flee from these things; but pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Hebrews 13:5
Let the tenor of your life be divested of the love of money; content with your present possessions: for he hath said, "I will in no wise leave thee, neither will I in any case forsake thee."
James 1:24
for he beheld himself, and went away, and immediately forgot what sort of person he was.
James 3:13
Who is a wise man and intelligent among you, let him shew in a becoming conduct his works with the meekness of wisdom.
1 Peter 2:12
having your conduct ornamental among the Gentiles: that, whereas they malign you as wicked doers, they may, being eye-witnesses of your good works, glorify God in the day when he visits them.
2 Peter 1:3
as his divine power hath freely given us all things tending to life and godliness, through the acknowledgment of him who hath called us to glory and fortitude:
2 Peter 1:6
and with intelligence moderation; and with moderation patience; and with patience piety;
2 Peter 3:12
expecting and hastening towards the coming of God's day, at which the heavens on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements in flames be melted as wax?