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1 This is now, beloved, the second letter that I have written to you; and in both of them I stir up your sincere mind by reminding you;

2 that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandments of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior:

3 knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts,

4 and saying, “Where is the promise of his coming? For, from the day that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.”

5 For this they willfully forget, that there were heavens from of old, and an earth formed out of water and amid water, by the word of God;

6 by which means the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished.

7 But the heavens that now are, and the earth, by the same word have been stored up for fire, being reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

8 But don’t forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

9 The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.

11 Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,

12 looking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, which will cause the burning heavens to be dissolved, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?

13 But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.

14 Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without defect and blameless in his sight.

15 Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you;

16 as also in all of his letters, speaking in them of these things. In those, there are some things that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unsettled twist, as they also do to the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.

17 You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.

18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

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Greek interlinear — 2 Peter 3:1–18 (344 words)
1
  1. Ταύτηνtautēnhoutos: the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)Adverb — Accusative Singular FeminineG3778
  2. ἤδηēdēede: even nowAdverbG2235
  3. ἀγαπητοίagapētoiagapetos: belovedAdjective — Vocative Plural MasculineG27
  4. δευτέρανdeuterandeuteros: second (in time, place, or rank); (also adverb) secondlyAdjective — Accusative Singular FeminineG1208
  5. ὑμῖνhyminhumin: to (with or by) youPronoun — 2nd person Dative PluralG5213
  6. γράφωgraphōgrapho: to "grave", especially to write; (figuratively) to describeVerb — Present Active Indicative, 1st SingularG1125
  7. ἐπιστολήνepistolēnepistole: a written messageNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG1992
  8. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  9. αἷςhaishos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Dative Plural FeminineG3739
  10. διεγείρωdiegeirōdiegeiro: to wake fully, i.e. arouseVerb — Present Active Indicative, 1st SingularG1326
  11. ὑμῶνhymōnhumon: of (from or concerning) youPronoun — 2nd person Genitive PluralG5216
  12. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  13. ὑπομνήσειhypomnēseihupomnesis: a reminding or (reflexively) recollectionNoun — Dative Singular FeminineG5280
  14. τὴνtēnho: theArticle — Accusative Singular FeminineG3588
  15. εἰλικρινῆeilikrinēeilikrines: judged by sunlight; (figuratively) tested as genuineAdjective — Accusative Singular FeminineG1506
  16. διάνοιανdianoiandianoia: deep thought, contemplation; (properly) the mind (or its disposition), the facultyNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG1271
2
  1. μνησθῆναιmnēsthēnaimnaomai: to bear in mind, i.e. recollect; (by implication) to reward or punishVerb — Aorist Passive InfinitiveG3415
  2. τῶνtōnho: theArticle — Genitive Plural MasculineG3588
  3. προειρημένωνproeirēmenōnproereo: to say already, predictVerb — Perfect Passive ParticipleG4280
  4. ῥημάτωνrhēmatōnrhema: an utterance (individually, collectively or specially)Noun — Genitive Plural NeuterG4487
  5. ὑπὸhypohupo: under; (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through)PrepositionG5259
  6. τῶνtōnho: theArticle — Genitive Plural MasculineG3588
  7. ἁγίωνhagiōnhagios: sacred; (physically) pureAdjective — Genitive Plural MasculineG40
  8. προφητῶνprophētōnprophetes: a foreteller ("prophet"); (by analogy) an inspired speakerNoun — Genitive Plural MasculineG4396
  9. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  10. τῆςtēsho: theArticle — Genitive Singular FeminineG3588
  11. τῶνtōnho: theArticle — Genitive Plural MasculineG3588
  12. ἀποστόλωνapostolōnapostolos: a delegate; (specially) an ambassador of the GospelNoun — Genitive Plural MasculineG652
  13. ἡμῶνhēmōnhemon: of (or from) usPronoun — 1st person Genitive PluralG2257
  14. ἐντολῆςentolēsentole: injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescriptionNoun — Genitive Singular FeminineG1785
  15. τοῦtouho: theArticle — Genitive Singular MasculineG3588
  16. κυρίουkyrioukurios: supreme in authority; (as noun) controllerNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG2962
  17. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  18. σωτῆροςsōtērossoter: a deliverer, i.e. God or ChristNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG4990
3
  1. τοῦτοtoutotouto: that thingAdverb — Accusative Singular NeuterG5124
  2. πρῶτονprōtonproton: firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)AdverbG4412
  3. γινώσκοντεςginōskontesto "know" (absolutely)Verb — Present Active ParticipleG1097
  4. ὅτιhotihoti: (demonstrative) that (sometimes redundant)ConjunctionG3754
  5. ἐλεύσονταιeleusontaierchomai: to come or goVerb — Future Indicative, 3rd PluralG2064
  6. ἐπ'epepi: (properly) meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.)PrepositionG1909
  7. ἐσχάτουeschatoueschatos: farthest, final (of place or time)Adjective — Genitive Singular NeuterG2078
  8. τῶνtōnho: theArticle — Genitive Plural FeminineG3588
  9. ἡμερῶνhēmerōnhemera: day; (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hoursNoun — Genitive Plural FeminineG2250
  10. ἐμπαῖκταιempaiktaiempaiktes: a mocker, a derider; (by implication) a false teacher (as one who mocks and belittles other people and their...Noun — Nominative Plural MasculineG1703
  11. κατὰkatakata: (prepositionally) down (in place or time)PrepositionG2596
  12. τὰςtasho: theArticle — Accusative Plural FeminineG3588
  13. ἰδίαςidiasidios: pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; (by implication) private or separateAdjective — Accusative Plural FeminineG2398
  14. αὐτῶνautōnautos: selfPronoun — Genitive Plural MasculineG846
  15. ἐπιθυμίαςepithymiasepithumia: a longing; (especially) a lust for what is forbiddenNoun — Accusative Plural FeminineG1939
  16. πορευόμενοιporeuomenoiporeuomai: to traverse, i.e. travel (especially to remove)Verb — Present ParticipleG4198
4
  1. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  2. λέγοντεςlegonteslego: (properly) to "lay" forth; (figuratively) to relateVerb — Present Active ParticipleG3004
  3. Ποῦpoupou: as adverb of placeParticle — interrogativeG4226
  4. ἐστινestinesti: he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they areVerb — Present Indicative, 3rd SingularG2076
  5. ἡhēho: theArticle — Nominative Singular FeminineG3588
  6. ἐπαγγελίαepangeliaepaggelia: an announcement (for information, assent or pledge)Noun — Nominative Singular FeminineG1860
  7. τῆςtēsho: theArticle — Genitive Singular FeminineG3588
  8. παρουσίαςparousiasparousia: a being near, i.e. advent; (often) returnNoun — Genitive Singular FeminineG3952
  9. αὐτοῦautouautos: selfPronoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG846
  10. ἀφ'aphapo: "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation)PrepositionG575
  11. ἧςhēshos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Genitive Singular FeminineG3739
  12. γὰρgargar: (properly) assigning a reasonConjunctionG1063
  13. οἱhoiho: theArticle — Nominative Plural MasculineG3588
  14. πατέρεςpaterespater: a "father"Noun — Nominative Plural MasculineG3962
  15. ἐκοιμήθησανekoimēthēsankoimao: to put to sleep; (passively or reflexively) to slumberVerb — Aorist Passive Indicative, 3rd PluralG2837
  16. πάνταpantapas: all, any, every, the wholeAdjective — Nominative Plural NeuterG3956
  17. οὕτωςhoutōshouto: in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)AdverbG3779
  18. διαμένειdiameneidiameno: to stay constantly (in being or relation)Verb — Present Active Indicative, 3rd SingularG1265
  19. ἀπ'apapo: "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation)PrepositionG575
  20. ἀρχῆςarchēsarche: (properly abstract) a commencement; (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)Noun — Genitive Singular FeminineG746
  21. κτίσεωςktiseōsktisis: original formation; (properly) the actNoun — Genitive Singular FeminineG2937
5
  1. λανθάνειlanthaneilanthano: to lie hid; (adverbially, often) unwittinglyVerb — Present Active Indicative, 3rd SingularG2990
  2. γὰρgargar: (properly) assigning a reasonConjunctionG1063
  3. αὐτοὺςautousautos: selfPronoun — Accusative Plural MasculineG846
  4. τοῦτοtoutotouto: that thingAdverb — Nominative Singular NeuterG5124
  5. θέλονταςthelontasthelo: to determine, i.e. choose or prefer; (by implication) to wish, i.e. be inclined toVerb — Present Active ParticipleG2309
  6. ὅτιhotihoti: (demonstrative) that (sometimes redundant)ConjunctionG3754
  7. οὐρανοὶouranoiouranos: the sky; (by extension) heaven (as the abode of God)Noun — Nominative Plural MasculineG3772
  8. ἦσανēsanen: I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)Verb — Imperfect Indicative, 3rd PluralG2258
  9. ἔκπαλαιekpalaiekpalai: long ago, for a long whileAdverbG1597
  10. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  11. γῆgēge: soilNoun — Nominative Singular FeminineG1093
  12. ἐξexek: from (the point whence action or motion proceeds)PrepositionG1537
  13. ὕδατοςhydatoshudor: water (as if rainy)Noun — Genitive Singular NeuterG5204
  14. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  15. δι'didia: throughPrepositionG1223
  16. ὕδατοςhydatoshudor: water (as if rainy)Noun — Genitive Singular NeuterG5204
  17. συνεστῶσαsynestōsasunistao: to set together; (by implication) to introduce (favorably)Verb — Perfect Active ParticipleG4921
  18. τῷtōho: theArticle — Dative Singular MasculineG3588
  19. τοῦtouho: theArticle — Genitive Singular MasculineG3588
  20. θεοῦtheoutheos: a deity; (figuratively) a magistrateNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG2316
  21. λόγῳlogōlogos: something said (including the thought)Noun — Dative Singular MasculineG3056
6
  1. δι'didia: throughPrepositionG1223
  2. ὧνhōnhos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Genitive Plural MasculineG3739
  3. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  4. τότεtotetote: the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)AdverbG5119
  5. κόσμοςkosmoskosmos: orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; (by implication) the world including its inhabitantsNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG2889
  6. ὕδατιhydatihudor: water (as if rainy)Noun — Dative Singular NeuterG5204
  7. κατακλυσθεὶςkataklystheiskatakluzo: to dash (wash) down; (by implication) to delugeVerb — Aorist Passive ParticipleG2626
  8. ἀπώλετο·apōletoapollumi: to destroy fully; (reflexively) to perish, or loseVerb — Aorist Middle Indicative, 3rd SingularG622
7
  1. οἱhoiho: theArticle — Nominative Plural MasculineG3588
  2. δὲdede: but, and, etc.ConjunctionG1161
  3. νῦνnynnun: "now"AdverbG3568
  4. οὐρανοὶouranoiouranos: the sky; (by extension) heaven (as the abode of God)Noun — Nominative Plural MasculineG3772
  5. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  6. ἡhēho: theArticle — Nominative Singular FeminineG3588
  7. γῆgēge: soilNoun — Nominative Singular FeminineG1093
  8. τῷtōho: theArticle — Dative Singular MasculineG3588
  9. αὐτῷautōautos: selfPronoun — Dative Singular MasculineG846
  10. λόγῳlogōlogos: something said (including the thought)Noun — Dative Singular MasculineG3056
  11. τεθησαυρισμένοιtethēsaurismenoithesaurizo: to amass or reserveVerb — Perfect Passive ParticipleG2343
  12. εἰσὶνeisineisi: they areVerb — Present Indicative, 3rd PluralG1526
  13. πυρίpyripur: fireNoun — Dative Singular NeuterG4442
  14. τηρούμενοιtēroumenoitereo: to guard (from loss or injury); (properly) by keeping the eye upon, i.e. to note (a prophecy)Verb — Present Passive ParticipleG5083
  15. εἰςeiseis: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, timePrepositionG1519
  16. ἡμέρανhēmeranhemera: day; (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hoursNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG2250
  17. κρίσεωςkriseōskrisis: decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against)Noun — Genitive Singular FeminineG2920
  18. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  19. ἀπωλείαςapōleiasapoleia: destruction, ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal)Noun — Genitive Singular FeminineG684
  20. τῶνtōnho: theArticle — Genitive Plural MasculineG3588
  21. ἀσεβῶνasebōnasebes: irreverent; (by implication) wickedAdjective — Genitive Plural MasculineG765
  22. ἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōnanthropos: (properly) man-faced; (concretely) a human being (man or female)Noun — Genitive Plural MasculineG444
8
  1. Ἓνhenheis: oneAdjective — Nominative Singular NeuterG1520
  2. δὲdede: but, and, etc.ConjunctionG1161
  3. τοῦτοtoutotouto: that thingAdverb — Nominative Singular NeuterG5124
  4. μὴmēme: (adverb) not; (conjunction) lestParticle — negativeG3361
  5. λανθανέτωlanthanetōlanthano: to lie hid; (adverbially, often) unwittinglyVerb — Present Active Imperative, 3rd SingularG2990
  6. ὑμᾶςhymashumas: you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)Pronoun — 2nd person Accusative PluralG5209
  7. ἀγαπητοίagapētoiagapetos: belovedAdjective — Vocative Plural MasculineG27
  8. ὅτιhotihoti: (demonstrative) that (sometimes redundant)ConjunctionG3754
  9. μίαmiaheis: oneAdjective — Nominative Singular FeminineG1520
  10. ἡμέραhēmerahemera: day; (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hoursNoun — Nominative Singular FeminineG2250
  11. παρὰparapara: (properly) near; (genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively)PrepositionG3844
  12. κυρίῳkyriōkurios: supreme in authority; (as noun) controllerNoun — Dative Singular MasculineG2962
  13. ὡςhōshos: which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)AdverbG5613
  14. χίλιαchiliachilioi: a thousandAdjective — Nominative Plural NeuterG5507
  15. ἔτηetēetos: a yearNoun — Nominative Plural NeuterG2094
  16. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  17. χίλιαchiliachilioi: a thousandAdjective — Nominative Plural NeuterG5507
  18. ἔτηetēetos: a yearNoun — Nominative Plural NeuterG2094
  19. ὡςhōshos: which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)AdverbG5613
  20. ἡμέραhēmerahemera: day; (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hoursNoun — Nominative Singular FeminineG2250
  21. μίαmiaheis: oneAdjective — Nominative Singular FeminineG1520
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  1. οὐouou: no or notParticle — negativeG3756
  2. βραδύνειbradyneibraduno: to delayVerb — Present Active Indicative, 3rd SingularG1019
  3. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  4. κύριοςkyrioskurios: supreme in authority; (as noun) controllerNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG2962
  5. τῆςtēsho: theArticle — Genitive Singular FeminineG3588
  6. ἐπαγγελίαςepangeliasepaggelia: an announcement (for information, assent or pledge)Noun — Genitive Singular FeminineG1860
  7. ὥςhōshos: which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)AdverbG5613
  8. τινεςtinestis: some or any person or objectParticle — Nominative Plural MasculineG5100
  9. βραδύτηταbradytētabradutes: tardinessNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG1022
  10. ἡγοῦνταιhēgountaihegeomai: to lead, i.e. command (with official authority)Verb — Present Indicative, 3rd PluralG2233
  11. ἀλλὰallaalla: (properly) other things; (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)ConjunctionG235
  12. μακροθυμεῖmakrothymeimakrothumeo: to be long-spirited; (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patientVerb — Present Active Indicative, 3rd SingularG3114
  13. εἰςeiseis: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, timePrepositionG1519
  14. ἡμᾶς,hēmashemas: usPronoun — 1st person Accusative PluralG2248
  15. μὴmēme: (adverb) not; (conjunction) lestParticle — negativeG3361
  16. βουλόμενόςboulomenosboulomai: to "will" or resolve; (reflexively) be willingVerb — Present ParticipleG1014
  17. τιναςtinastis: some or any person or objectParticle — Accusative Plural MasculineG5100
  18. ἀπολέσθαιapolesthaiapollumi: to destroy fully; (reflexively) to perish, or loseVerb — Aorist Middle InfinitiveG622
  19. ἀλλὰallaalla: (properly) other things; (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)ConjunctionG235
  20. πάνταςpantaspas: all, any, every, the wholeAdjective — Accusative Plural MasculineG3956
  21. εἰςeiseis: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, timePrepositionG1519
  22. μετάνοιανmetanoianmetanoia: (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation)Noun — Accusative Singular FeminineG3341
  23. χωρῆσαιchōrēsaichoreo: to be in a space (give space); (intransitively) to pass, enterVerb — Aorist Active InfinitiveG5562
10
  1. Ἥξειhēxeiheko: to arrive, i.e. be presentVerb — Future Active Indicative, 3rd SingularG2240
  2. δὲdede: but, and, etc.ConjunctionG1161
  3. ᾗhēho: theArticle — Nominative Singular FeminineG3588
  4. ἡμέραhēmerahemera: day; (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hoursNoun — Nominative Singular FeminineG2250
  5. κυρίουkyrioukurios: supreme in authority; (as noun) controllerNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG2962
  6. ὡςhōshos: which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)AdverbG5613
  7. κλέπτηςkleptēskleptes: a stealer, a thiefNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG2812
  8. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  9. νυκτὶnyktinux: nightNoun — Dative Singular FeminineG3571
  10. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  11. ἡhēhos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Dative Singular FeminineG3739
  12. οἱhoiho: theArticle — Nominative Plural MasculineG3588
  13. οὐρανοὶouranoiouranos: the sky; (by extension) heaven (as the abode of God)Noun — Nominative Plural MasculineG3772
  14. ῥοιζηδὸνrhoizēdonrhoizedon: whizzingly, i.e. with a crashAdverbG4500
  15. παρελεύσονταιpareleusontaiparerchomai: to come near or aside; to approach (arrive)Verb — Future Indicative, 3rd PluralG3928
  16. στοιχεῖαstoicheiastoicheion: something orderly in arrangement; (by implication) an initial element of a fundamental seriesNoun — Nominative Plural NeuterG4747
  17. δὲdede: but, and, etc.ConjunctionG1161
  18. καυσούμεναkausoumenakausoo: to set on fireVerb — Present Passive ParticipleG2741
  19. λυθήσονται,lythēsontailuo: to "loosen"; (by usage) to break, destroy, or dissolveVerb — Future Passive Indicative, 3rd PluralG3089
  20. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  21. γῆgēge: soilNoun — Nominative Singular FeminineG1093
  22. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  23. τὰtaho: theArticle — Nominative Plural NeuterG3588
  24. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  25. αὐτῇautēautos: selfPronoun — Dative Singular FeminineG846
  26. ἔργαergatoil (as an effort or occupation); (by implication) an actNoun — Nominative Plural NeuterG2041
  27. κατακαήσεταιkatakaēsetaikatakaio: to burn down (to the ground), i.e. consume whollyVerb — Future Passive Indicative, 3rd SingularG2618
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  1. τούτωνtoutōntouton: of (from or concerning) these (persons or things)Adverb — Genitive Plural NeuterG5130
  2. οὺνounoun: (adverbially) certainly; (conjunctionally) accordinglyConjunctionG3767
  3. πάντωνpantōnpas: all, any, every, the wholeAdjective — Genitive Plural NeuterG3956
  4. λυομένωνlyomenōnluo: to "loosen"; (by usage) to break, destroy, or dissolveVerb — Present Passive ParticipleG3089
  5. ποταποὺςpotapouspotapos: interrogatively, whatever, i.e. of what possible sortAdjective — Accusative Plural MasculineG4217
  6. δεῖdeidei: it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)Verb — Present Indicative, 3rd SingularG1163
  7. ὑπάρχεινhyparcheinhuparcho: to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand)Verb — Present Active InfinitiveG5225
  8. ὑμᾶςhymashumas: you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)Pronoun — 2nd person Accusative PluralG5209
  9. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  10. ἁγίαιςhagiaishagios: sacred; (physically) pureAdjective — Dative Plural FeminineG40
  11. ἀναστροφαῖςanastrophaisanastrophe: behaviorNoun — Dative Plural FeminineG391
  12. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  13. εὐσεβείαιςeusebeiaiseusebeia: well-reverence; devout reverence in attitude, conduct, and deedNoun — Dative Plural FeminineG2150
12
  1. προσδοκῶνταςprosdokōntasprosdokao: to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear)Verb — Present Active ParticipleG4328
  2. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  3. σπεύδονταςspeudontasspeudo: to "speed" ("study"), i.e. urge on (diligently or earnestly)Verb — Present Active ParticipleG4692
  4. τὴνtēnho: theArticle — Accusative Singular FeminineG3588
  5. παρουσίανparousianparousia: a being near, i.e. advent; (often) returnNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG3952
  6. τῆςtēsho: theArticle — Genitive Singular FeminineG3588
  7. τοῦtouho: theArticle — Genitive Singular MasculineG3588
  8. θεοῦtheoutheos: a deity; (figuratively) a magistrateNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG2316
  9. ἡμέραςhēmerashemera: day; (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hoursNoun — Genitive Singular FeminineG2250
  10. δι'didia: throughPrepositionG1223
  11. ἣνhēnhos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG3739
  12. οὐρανοὶouranoiouranos: the sky; (by extension) heaven (as the abode of God)Noun — Nominative Plural MasculineG3772
  13. πυρούμενοιpyroumenoipuroo: to kindle; (passively) to be ignited, glowVerb — Present Passive ParticipleG4448
  14. λυθήσονταιlythēsontailuo: to "loosen"; (by usage) to break, destroy, or dissolveVerb — Future Passive Indicative, 3rd PluralG3089
  15. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  16. στοιχεῖαstoicheiastoicheion: something orderly in arrangement; (by implication) an initial element of a fundamental seriesNoun — Nominative Plural NeuterG4747
  17. καυσούμεναkausoumenakausoo: to set on fireVerb — Present Passive ParticipleG2741
  18. τήκεταιtēketaiteko: to liquefyVerb — Present Passive Indicative, 3rd SingularG5080
13
  1. καινοὺςkainouskainos: new (especially in freshness)Adjective — Accusative Plural MasculineG2537
  2. δὲdede: but, and, etc.ConjunctionG1161
  3. οὐρανοὺςouranousouranos: the sky; (by extension) heaven (as the abode of God)Noun — Accusative Plural MasculineG3772
  4. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  5. γῆνgēnge: soilNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG1093
  6. καινὴνkainēnkainos: new (especially in freshness)Adjective — Accusative Singular FeminineG2537
  7. κατὰkatakata: (prepositionally) down (in place or time)PrepositionG2596
  8. τὸtoho: theArticle — Accusative Singular NeuterG3588
  9. ἐπάγγελμαepangelmaepaggelma: a self-committal (by assurance of conferring some good)Noun — Accusative Singular NeuterG1862
  10. αὐτοῦautouautos: selfPronoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG846
  11. προσδοκῶμενprosdokōmenprosdokao: to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear)Verb — Present Active Indicative, 1st PluralG4328
  12. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  13. οἷςhoishos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Dative Plural MasculineG3739
  14. δικαιοσύνηdikaiosynēdikaiosune: equity (of character or act); (specially) Christian justificationNoun — Nominative Singular FeminineG1343
  15. κατοικεῖkatoikeikatoikeo: to house permanently, i.e. resideVerb — Present Active Indicative, 3rd SingularG2730
14
  1. Διόdiodio: through which thing, i.e. consequentlyConjunctionG1352
  2. ἀγαπητοίagapētoiagapetos: belovedAdjective — Vocative Plural MasculineG27
  3. ταῦταtautatauta: these thingsAdverb — Accusative Plural NeuterG5023
  4. προσδοκῶντεςprosdokōntesprosdokao: to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear)Verb — Present Active ParticipleG4328
  5. σπουδάσατεspoudasatespoudazo: to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnestVerb — Aorist Active Imperative, 2nd PluralG4704
  6. ἄσπιλοιaspiloiaspilos: unblemished (physically or morally)Adjective — Nominative Plural MasculineG784
  7. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  8. ἀμώμητοιamōmētoiamometos: unblamableAdjective — Nominative Plural MasculineG298
  9. αὐτῷautōautos: selfPronoun — Dative Singular MasculineG846
  10. εὑρεθῆναιheurethēnaiheurisko: to findVerb — Aorist Passive InfinitiveG2147
  11. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  12. εἰρήνῃeirēnēeirene: peace; (by implication) prosperityNoun — Dative Singular FeminineG1515
15
  1. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  2. τὴνtēnho: theArticle — Accusative Singular FeminineG3588
  3. τοῦtouho: theArticle — Genitive Singular MasculineG3588
  4. κυρίουkyrioukurios: supreme in authority; (as noun) controllerNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG2962
  5. ἡμῶνhēmōnhemon: of (or from) usPronoun — 1st person Genitive PluralG2257
  6. μακροθυμίανmakrothymianmakrothumia: longanimity; (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitudeNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG3115
  7. σωτηρίανsōtēriansoteria: rescue or safety (physically or morally)Noun — Accusative Singular FeminineG4991
  8. ἡγεῖσθεhēgeisthehegeomai: to lead, i.e. command (with official authority)Verb — Present Imperative, 2nd PluralG2233
  9. καθὼςkathōskathos: just (or inasmuch) as, thatAdverbG2531
  10. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  11. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  12. ἀγαπητὸςagapētosagapetos: belovedAdjective — Nominative Singular MasculineG27
  13. ἡμῶνhēmōnhemon: of (or from) usPronoun — 1st person Genitive PluralG2257
  14. ἀδελφὸςadelphosadelphos: a brother; (of faith) a brother in our Lord, JesusNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG80
  15. ΠαῦλοςpaulosPaulos: little; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostleNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG3972
  16. κατὰkatakata: (prepositionally) down (in place or time)PrepositionG2596
  17. τὴνtēnho: theArticle — Accusative Singular FeminineG3588
  18. αὐτῷautōautos: selfPronoun — Dative Singular MasculineG846
  19. δοθεῖσανdotheisandidomi: to giveVerb — Aorist Passive ParticipleG1325
  20. σοφίανsophiansophia: wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)Noun — Accusative Singular FeminineG4678
  21. ἔγραψενegrapsengrapho: to "grave", especially to write; (figuratively) to describeVerb — Aorist Active Indicative, 3rd SingularG1125
  22. ὑμῖνhyminhumin: to (with or by) youPronoun — 2nd person Dative PluralG5213
16
  1. ὡςhōshos: which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)AdverbG5613
  2. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  3. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  4. πάσαιςpasaispas: all, any, every, the wholeAdjective — Dative Plural FeminineG3956
  5. ταῖςtaisho: theArticle — Dative Plural FeminineG3588
  6. ἐπιστολαῖςepistolaisepistole: a written messageNoun — Dative Plural FeminineG1992
  7. λαλῶνlalōnlaleo: to talk, i.e. utter wordsVerb — Present Active ParticipleG2980
  8. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  9. αὐταῖςautaisautos: selfPronoun — Dative Plural FeminineG846
  10. περὶperiperi: (properly) through (all over), i.e. aroundPrepositionG4012
  11. τούτωνtoutōntouton: of (from or concerning) these (persons or things)Adverb — Genitive Plural NeuterG5130
  12. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  13. οἷςhoishos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Dative Plural MasculineG3739
  14. ἐστινestinesti: he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they areVerb — Present Indicative, 3rd SingularG2076
  15. δυσνόητάdysnoētadusnoetos: difficult of perceptionAdjective — Nominative Plural NeuterG1425
  16. τιναtinatis: some or any person or objectParticle — Nominative Plural NeuterG5100
  17. ἃhahos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Nominative Plural NeuterG3739
  18. οἱhoiho: theArticle — Nominative Plural MasculineG3588
  19. ἀμαθεῖςamatheisamathes: ignorantAdjective — Nominative Plural MasculineG261
  20. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  21. ἀστήρικτοιastēriktoiasteriktos: unfixed; (figuratively) vacillatingAdjective — Nominative Plural MasculineG793
  22. στρεβλοῦσινstreblousinstrebloo: to wrench; (specially) to torture (by the rack)Verb — Present Active Indicative, 3rd PluralG4761
  23. ὡςhōshos: which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)AdverbG5613
  24. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  25. τὰςtasho: theArticle — Accusative Plural FeminineG3588
  26. λοιπὰςloipasloipoi: remaining onesAdjective — Accusative Plural FeminineG3062
  27. γραφὰςgraphasgraphe: a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it)Noun — Accusative Plural FeminineG1124
  28. πρὸςprospros: forward to, i.e. toward; (genitive case) the side of, i.e. pertaining toPrepositionG4314
  29. τὴνtēnho: theArticle — Accusative Singular FeminineG3588
  30. ἰδίανidianidios: pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; (by implication) private or separateAdjective — Accusative Singular FeminineG2398
  31. αὐτῶνautōnautos: selfPronoun — Genitive Plural MasculineG846
  32. ἀπώλειανapōleianapoleia: destruction, ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal)Noun — Accusative Singular FeminineG684
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  1. Ὑμεῖςhymeishumeis: you (as subjective of verb)Pronoun — 2nd person Nominative PluralG5210
  2. οὖνounoun: (adverbially) certainly; (conjunctionally) accordinglyConjunctionG3767
  3. ἀγαπητοίagapētoiagapetos: belovedAdjective — Vocative Plural MasculineG27
  4. προγινώσκοντεςproginōskontesproginosko: to know beforehand, i.e. foreseeVerb — Present Active ParticipleG4267
  5. φυλάσσεσθεphylassesthephulasso: to watch, i.e. be on guard; (by implication) to preserve, obey, avoidVerb — Present Middle Imperative, 2nd PluralG5442
  6. ἵναhinahina: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)ConjunctionG2443
  7. μὴmēme: (adverb) not; (conjunction) lestParticle — negativeG3361
  8. τῇtēho: theArticle — Dative Singular FeminineG3588
  9. τῶνtōnho: theArticle — Genitive Plural MasculineG3588
  10. ἀθέσμωνathesmōnathesmos: lawless; (by implication) criminalAdjective — Genitive Plural MasculineG113
  11. πλάνῃplanēplane: (properly) a straying or wandering from the straight path (i.e. a deviation, an error, a bending)Noun — Dative Singular FeminineG4106
  12. συναπαχθέντεςsynapachthentessunapago: to take off together, i.e. transport with (seduce, passively, yield)Verb — Aorist Passive ParticipleG4879
  13. ἐκπέσητεekpesēteekpipto: to drop away; (specially) be driven out of one's courseVerb — Aorist Active Subjunctive, 2nd PluralG1601
  14. τοῦtouho: theArticle — Genitive Singular MasculineG3588
  15. ἰδίουidiouidios: pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; (by implication) private or separateAdjective — Genitive Singular MasculineG2398
  16. στηριγμοῦstērigmousterigmos: stability (figuratively)Noun — Genitive Singular MasculineG4740
18
  1. αὐξάνετεauxaneteauxano: to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlargeVerb — Present Active Imperative, 2nd PluralG837
  2. δὲdede: but, and, etc.ConjunctionG1161
  3. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  4. χάριτιchariticharis: graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or actNoun — Dative Singular FeminineG5485
  5. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  6. γνώσειgnōseignosis: knowing (the act); (by implication) knowledgeNoun — Dative Singular FeminineG1108
  7. τοῦtouho: theArticle — Genitive Singular MasculineG3588
  8. κυρίουkyrioukurios: supreme in authority; (as noun) controllerNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG2962
  9. ἡμῶνhēmōnhemon: of (or from) usPronoun — 1st person Genitive PluralG2257
  10. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  11. σωτῆροςsōtērossoter: a deliverer, i.e. God or ChristNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG4990
  12. ἸησοῦiēsouIesous: Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other IsraelitesNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG2424
  13. ΧριστοῦchristouChristos: (literally) Anointed; (transliterated) "Christ"Noun — Genitive Singular MasculineG5547
  14. αὐτῷautōautos: selfPronoun — Dative Singular MasculineG846
  15. ἡhēho: theArticle — Nominative Singular FeminineG3588
  16. δόξαdoxadoxa: glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)Noun — Nominative Singular FeminineG1391
  17. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  18. νῦνnynnun: "now"AdverbG3568
  19. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  20. εἰςeiseis: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, timePrepositionG1519
  21. ἡμέρανhēmeranhemera: day; (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hoursNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG2250
  22. αἰῶνοςaiōnosaion: (properly) an age; (by extension) perpetuity (also past)Noun — Genitive Singular MasculineG165
  23. ἀμήνamēnamen: (properly) firm; (figuratively) trustworthyHebrew wordG281

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Strong's words in 2 Peter 3 (6)
Strong's G3739 — αἷς (hais)
hos (hos) (including feminine he hay, and neuter ho ho) p/r. 1. the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that [probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3. Appears 8 times in 2 Peter 3.
Strong's G2250 — ἡμερῶν (hēmerōn)
hemera (hay-mer'-ah) n. 1. day 2. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours 3. (figuratively) a period {(literal) but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes; (figurative) always defined more or less clearly by the context} [feminine (with G5610 implied) of a derivative of hemai ("to sit", akin to the base of G1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle] KJV: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years Compare: G839 See also: G5610, G1476. Appears 7 times in 2 Peter 3.
Strong's G2962 — κυρίου (kyriou)
kurios (koo'-ree-os) n. 1. supreme in authority 2. (as noun) controller 3. (by implication) Master (as a respectful title) [from kuros "supremacy"] KJV: God, Lord, master, Sir. Appears 6 times in 2 Peter 3.
Strong's G5613 — ὡς (hōs)
hos (hoce) adv. 1. which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) [probably adverb of comparative from G3739] KJV: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed Root(s): G3739. Appears 6 times in 2 Peter 3.
Strong's G27 — ἀγαπητοί (agapētoi)
agapetos (ag-ap-ay-tos') adj. 1. beloved [from G25] KJV: (dearly, well) beloved, dear Root(s): G25. Appears 5 times in 2 Peter 3.
Strong's G3772 — οὐρανοὶ (ouranoi)
ouranos (ou-ran-os') n. 1. the sky 2. (by extension) heaven (as the abode of God) 3. (by implication) happiness, power, eternity 4. (specially) the Gospel (Christianity) [perhaps from an obsolete oro. Appears 5 times in 2 Peter 3.

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“Far from us be that which is written, "Wretched are they who are of a double mind, and of a doubting heart; who say, These things we have heard even in the times of our fathers; but, behold, we have grown old, and none of them has happened unto us;" You foolish ones! compare y...”

— Clement of Rome (1st century) on 2 Peter 3:3
What the Early Church wrote about 2 Peter 3 (4)

  • “For if we renounce these indulgences and conquer the soul by not fulfilling its wicked desires, we shall be partakers of the mercy of Jesus.”

    — Clement of Rome (1st century) on 2 Peter 3:5

  • “as lead melting on the fire,”

    — Clement of Rome (1st century) on 2 Peter 3:7

  • “For it is indeed a great and admirable thing to establish, not the things which are standing, but these that are falling. Thus also did Christ desire”

    — Clement of Rome (1st century) on 2 Peter 3:9

  • “will be as a thousand years.”

    — Barnabas (1st century) on 2 Peter 3:8

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