1This 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
2This 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
3This 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
4This 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
5that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets and the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior,
6that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets and the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior,
7that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets and the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior,
8that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets and the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior,
9knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts
10knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts
11knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts
12knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts
13and 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.”
14and 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.”
15and 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.”
16and 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.”
17For 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,
18For 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,
19For 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,
20For 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,
21by which means the world that existed then, being overflowed with water, perished.
22by which means the world that existed then, being overflowed with water, perished.
23by which means the world that existed then, being overflowed with water, perished.
24by which means the world that existed then, being overflowed with water, perished.
25But the heavens that exist now 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.
26But the heavens that exist now 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.
27But the heavens that exist now 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.
28But the heavens that exist now 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.
29But 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.
30But 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.
31But 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.
32But 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.
33The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
34The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
35The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
36The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
37But 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.
38But 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.
39But 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.
40But 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.
41Therefore, since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,
42Therefore, since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,
43Therefore, since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,
44Therefore, since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,
45looking 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?
46looking 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?
47looking 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?
48looking 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?
49But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
50But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
51But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
52But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
53Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without defect and blameless in his sight.
54Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without defect and blameless in his sight.
55Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without defect and blameless in his sight.
56Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without defect and blameless in his sight.
57Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you,
58Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you,
59Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you,
60Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you,
61as 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.
62as 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.
63as 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.
64as 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.
65You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
66You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
67You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
68You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
69But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
70But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
71But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
72But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.