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Coming of the lord jesus Christ » People scoffing at the coming of the lord
THIS second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I rouse up your sincere mind by awakening your recollection to remember the words, that have been spoken aforetime by the holy prophets, and the injunction of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: knowing this principally, that in the last of the days there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, read more.
and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation. For this they chuse to keep out of sight, that by the word of God the heavens were created of old, and the earth rising out of the water and subsisting amidst the water; whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; but the present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation. For this they chuse to keep out of sight, that by the word of God the heavens were created of old, and the earth rising out of the water and subsisting amidst the water; whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; but the present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
Earth » The earth which exists now
knowing this principally, that in the last of the days there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation. For this they chuse to keep out of sight, that by the word of God the heavens were created of old, and the earth rising out of the water and subsisting amidst the water; read more.
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; but the present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But let not this particular be concealed from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; but the present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But let not this particular be concealed from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
knowing this principally, that in the last of the days there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation. For this they chuse to keep out of sight, that by the word of God the heavens were created of old, and the earth rising out of the water and subsisting amidst the water; read more.
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; but the present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But let not this particular be concealed from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; but the present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But let not this particular be concealed from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Perishing » How the old world perished
For if God spared not the angels when they sinned, but casting them bound in chains of darkness into hell, delivered them to be kept fast until the judgment; and spared not the old world, but guarded safely Noah the eighth person, the preacher of righteousness, when he brought a deluge on the world of the ungodly:
knowing this principally, that in the last of the days there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation. For this they chuse to keep out of sight, that by the word of God the heavens were created of old, and the earth rising out of the water and subsisting amidst the water; read more.
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed;
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed;
The promises of God » Scoffers despise
knowing this principally, that in the last of the days there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation.
The promises of God » Subjects of » Second coming of Christ
and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation.
Verse Concepts
Scorning and mocking » The wicked indulge in, against » The second coming of Christ
knowing this principally, that in the last of the days there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation.
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Scoff at
knowing this principally, that in the last of the days there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation.
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Christ shall not come to judge
and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation.
Verse Concepts
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Christ will not come to condemn us
and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation.
Verse Concepts
World » The lord judging the world
knowing this principally, that in the last of the days there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation. For this they chuse to keep out of sight, that by the word of God the heavens were created of old, and the earth rising out of the water and subsisting amidst the water; read more.
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; but the present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But let not this particular be concealed from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; but the present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But let not this particular be concealed from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
These times indeed of ignorance God then overlooked; but he now commands all men in every place to repent: because he hath fixed the day in which he will judge the whole world in righteousness by the man whom he hath appointed; affording evidence of this to all, by raising him from the dead.
Then Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of wheat falling on the earth undergo a deathlike change, it abideth single: but if it [thus] die, it beareth abundant produce. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world, shall preserve it to life eternal. read more.
If a man will be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall my servant be: and if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. Father, glorify thy name! Then came a voice from heaven, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. The multitude that stood by, and heard it, said that it was thunder: others said, An angel hath spoken to him. Jesus answered and said, This voice came not for my sake, but for your's. Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the ruler of this world be ejected out [of it].
If a man will be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall my servant be: and if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. Father, glorify thy name! Then came a voice from heaven, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. The multitude that stood by, and heard it, said that it was thunder: others said, An angel hath spoken to him. Jesus answered and said, This voice came not for my sake, but for your's. Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the ruler of this world be ejected out [of it].
World » What happened to the old world
For if God spared not the angels when they sinned, but casting them bound in chains of darkness into hell, delivered them to be kept fast until the judgment; and spared not the old world, but guarded safely Noah the eighth person, the preacher of righteousness, when he brought a deluge on the world of the ungodly:
knowing this principally, that in the last of the days there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation. For this they chuse to keep out of sight, that by the word of God the heavens were created of old, and the earth rising out of the water and subsisting amidst the water; read more.
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed;
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed;
World » The world that exists now
knowing this principally, that in the last of the days there will come scoffers, walking after their own lewd passions, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue in the same state as from the beginning of the creation. For this they chuse to keep out of sight, that by the word of God the heavens were created of old, and the earth rising out of the water and subsisting amidst the water; read more.
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; but the present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But let not this particular be concealed from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
whence the world then existing, being deluged by water, was destroyed; but the present heavens and earth by the same word are treasured up, reserved for fire at the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But let not this particular be concealed from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.