Parallel Verses
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,
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,
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 the night, in which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, the elements shall melt with fervent heat, and the earth, and the works that are therein, shall be burnt up. 11 Seeing then all these things are dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hastning the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
Cross References
1 Peter 1:15
But as he who hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation:
Matthew 8:27
But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and seas obey him?
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our rejoicing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more especially toward you.
Philippians 1:27
Only let your behaviour be worthy the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear concerning you, that ye stand fast, in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Philippians 3:20
who mind earthly things) For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Thessalonians 1:5
For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also with power, and with the Holy Ghost, and with much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you, for your sake.
1 Timothy 3:16
The mystery of godliness is the pillar and ground of the truth, and without controversy a great thing: God was manifested in the flesh, was justified by the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up into glory.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise thy youth; but be a pattern to them that believe, in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 6:3
If any teach otherwise, and consent not to sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is after godliness,
1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with content is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:11
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Hebrews 13:5
Let your disposition be without covetousness: be content with the things that are present; for he hath said, No, I will not leave thee: verily I will not forsake thee.
James 1:24
For he beheld himself, and went away, and immediately forgot what manner of man he was.
James 3:13
Who is a wise and knowing man among you? Let him shew by a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
1 Peter 2:12
which war against the soul, Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
2 Peter 1:3
As his divine power hath given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, thro' the knowledge of him that hath called us by glory and virtue,
2 Peter 1:6
and to courage knowledge, And to knowledge temperance, and to temperance patience,
2 Peter 3:12
Looking for and hastning the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?