2 Peter 3
1 This letter that I am now writing to you whom I love, is the second [letter] that I have written to you. [In both] these letters I have reminded you [about the things you already know, in order that I may] stimulate/cause you to think sincerely [about those things].
Dezen tweeden zendbrief, geliefden, schrijf ik nu aan u, in welke beide ik door vermaning uw oprecht gemoed opwekke;
2 [I want you] to remember the words that were spoken by the holy prophets {that the holy prophets spoke} long ago, and also to remember what our Lord and Savior commanded, things that we, your apostles, told you about.
Opdat gij gedachtig zijt aan de woorden, die van de heilige profeten te voren gesproken zijn, en aan ons gebod, die des Heeren en Zaligmakers apostelen zijn;
3 It is important for you to understand that in the time [immediately] before Christ comes back, there will be people who will ridicule [the idea of his coming back. Those people will do whatever] evil things they wish to do.
Dit eerst wetende, dat in het laatste der dagen spotters komen zullen, die naar hun eigen begeerlijkheden zullen wandelen,
4 They will say, “[Although it was] promised [that Christ] will come back, ([nothing has happened that would indicate] that he is coming back./[what happened to the promise] that he is coming back?) [RHQ] We say that because ever since the [Christian] leaders [who lived] long ago died [EUP], everything [has remained the same]. Things are as [they always have been] since God created [the world!]”
En zeggen: Waar is de belofte Zijner toekomst? want van dien dag, dat de vaders ontslapen zijn, blijven alle dingen alzo gelijk van het begin der schepping.
5 [They will say that because] they (deliberately overlook [the fact/have decided to ignore what they know]) that God, by commanding [long ago that it should be so], caused the heavens to exist, and he caused the earth to appear out of water and to be separate from the water.
Want willens is dit hun onbekend, dat door het woord Gods de hemelen van over lang geweest zijn, en de aarde uit het water en in het water bestaande;
6 And God, by [commanding that it should be so], later destroyed the world [that existed] at that time, by causing the earth to be flooded with water {water to flood the earth}.
Door welke de wereld, die toen was, met het water van den zondvloed bedekt zijnde, vergaan is.
7 Furthermore, [God], commanded that the heavens and the earth [that exist] now remain until the time when [he] will judge (ungodly people/people whose lives are not pleasing to him). And at that time [he] will destroy the heavens and the earth by burning them.
Maar de hemelen, die nu zijn, en de aarde, zijn door hetzelfde woord als een schat weggelegd, en worden ten vure bewaard tegen den dag des oordeels, en der verderving der goddeloze mensen.
8 Dear friends, I want you to understand well that the Lord [God is willing to wait a long time to judge the people in the world! How much time passes before] the Lord God [judges the people in the world does not matter to him! He considers] that one day [passes no more quickly than] 1,000 years, and [he also considers] that 1,000 years [pass as quickly as] one day passes [to us]!
Doch deze ene zaak zij u niet onbekend, geliefden, dat een dag bij den Heere is als duizend jaren, en duizend jaren als een dag.
9 [Therefore, you should not think that because Christ has not yet come back to judge people], the Lord God is (delaying/slow to do) what he promised. Some people think that this is so, [and they say that Christ will never come back]. But [you should understand that the reason why Christ has not yet come back to judge people is that] God is being patient with you, because he does not want anyone to be lost [eternally]. Instead, he wants everyone to turn away from their sinful behavior.
De Heere vertraagt de belofte niet (gelijk enigen dat traagheid achten), maar is lankmoedig over ons, niet willende, dat enigen verloren gaan, maar dat zij allen tot bekering komen.
10 Although [God is being patient, at] the time [MTY] [that he has chosen], the Lord [Jesus Christ] will [certainly] come back [to judge people]. He will come back [unexpectedly], like a thief [SIM] [comes unexpectedly]. At that time there will be a great roaring sound. The heavens will cease to exist. (The elements/The parts [of which the universe consists]) will be destroyed by fire, and the earth [that God made] and everything on it [that people have made] will disappear (OR, will be burned up).
Maar de dag des Heeren zal komen als een dief in den nacht, in welken de hemelen met een gedruis zullen voorbijgaan, en de elementen branden zullen en vergaan, en de aarde en de werken, die daarin zijn, zullen verbranden.
11 Because God will certainly destroy all these things like [I just said], you certainly know how you should behave. [RHQ] You should behave (in a [godly manner/] a [manner that pleases God])
Dewijl dan deze dingen alle vergaan, hoedanigen behoort gij te zijn in heiligen wandel en godzaligheid!
12 while you [eagerly/expectantly] wait for [Christ] to return on the day that God [has chosen] [MTY], and you should try to make that day come soon. Because of what [God] [PRS] [will do on that day], the heavens will be destroyed. (The elements/The parts of which the universe consist) will melt and burn up.
Verwachtende en haastende tot de toekomst van den dag Gods, in welken de hemelen, door vuur ontstoken zijnde, zullen vergaan, en de elementen brandende zullen versmelten.
13 Although [all those events/things will happen, we rejoice because] we are waiting for the new heavens and new earth that [God] has promised. The [only people who will be] in the new heavens and on this new earth will be [people who are] [PRS] righteous.
Maar wij verwachten, naar Zijn belofte, nieuwe hemelen en een nieuwe aarde, in dewelke gerechtigheid woont.
14 Therefore, dear friends, because you are waiting for these things [to happen], do all that you can [live] (in a [godly manner/] a [manner that pleases God]), [in order that Christ] will see that you [are] completely pure [DOU] [and that you are living] peacefully [with each other].
Daarom, geliefden, verwachtende deze dingen, benaarstigt u, dat gij onbevlekt en onbestraffelijk van Hem bevonden moogt worden in vrede;
15 And think about this: Our Lord [Jesus Christ is] patient [because he wants] people to be saved. Our dear (brother/fellow believer) Paul also wrote wise words to you [about these same matters], because God enabled him to understand [these] ([events/things that will happen]).
En acht de lankmoedigheid onzes Heeren voor zaligheid; gelijkerwijs ook onze geliefde broeder Paulus, naar de wijsheid, die hem gegeven is, ulieden geschreven heeft;
16 In the [letters] that Paul wrote there are certain things that are difficult for people to understand. People [who are spiritually] ignorant and (unstable/do not believe firmly in Christ) interpret these things wrongly, as they also (interpret/explain the meaning of) the other parts of the Scriptures wrongly. The result is that they will destroy themselves [spiritually], and [God] will punish them.
Gelijk ook in alle zendbrieven, daarin van deze dingen sprekende; in welke sommige dingen zwaar zijn om te verstaan, die de ongeleerde en onvaste mensen verdraaien, gelijk ook de andere Schriften, tot hun eigen verderf.
17 Therefore, dear friends, [since you already know about those who teach what is false], (guard against them/beware). Do not let those wicked people deceive you by telling you things that are wrong, with the result that you yourselves begin to doubt [what you now firmly believe].
Gij dan, geliefden, zulks te voren wetende, wacht u, dat gij niet door de verleiding der gruwelijke mensen mede afgerukt wordt, en uitvalt van uw vastigheid;
18 [Instead, live in such a manner that you] experience more and more our Savior Jesus Christ being kind [to you], and that you get to know him [better and better]. 2 Peter 3:18b [I pray/desire that Jesus Christ] will be honored both now and forever! (aiōn g165)
Maar wast op in de genade en kennis van onzen Heere en Zaligmaker Jezus Christus. Hem zij de heerlijkheid, beide nu en in den dag der eeuwigheid. Amen. (aiōn g165)
The Great Flood
