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].
Das ist nun schon der zweite Brief, Geliebte, den ich an euch schreibe. Ich will in ihnen eure lautere Gesinnung wachhalten durch Ermahnungen,
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.
auf daß ihr der Worte eingedenk seid, die einst die heiligen Propheten schon vorhergesagt, und des Gebotes unseres Herrn und Heilands, das die Apostel euch verkündigt haben.
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.
Vor allen Dingen müßt ihr wissen, daß am Ende der Tage Spötter voll Hohn auftreten, Menschen, die ihren eigenen Lüsten folgen
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!]”
und sagen: "Wo bleibt denn seine Ankunft, die er verheißen hat? Schon seit die Väter entschlafen sind, bleibt alles so, wie es vom Anfang der Welt an war."
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.
Sie übersehen ja absichtlich, daß zwar von Urzeit an der Himmel war und daß die Erde aus dem Wasser und durch das Wasser kraft des Gotteswortes zustande kam
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}.
und daß, durch beide vom Wasser überflutet, die alte Welt zugrunde ging.
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.
Der jetzige Himmel und die jetzige Erde sind durch das gleiche Wort nun aber aufgespart und aufbewahrt fürs Feuer an dem Tag, an dem die frevlerischen Menschen gerichtet und verdammt werden.
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]!
Dies eine aber, Geliebte, dürft ihr ja nicht übersehen: Ein Tag ist bei dem Herrn wie tausend Jahre, und tausend Jahre sind wie ein Tag.
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.
Der Herr säumt nicht mit der Erfüllung der Verheißung, wie das manche für ein Säumen halten. Er übt an euch nur Langmut; er will ja nicht, daß auch nur einige verlorengehen, vielmehr, daß alle sich zur Buße wenden.
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).
Jedoch, es kommt der Tag des Herrn wie ein Dieb. Die Himmel werden in gewaltigem Sausen vergehen, die Elemente werden sich in Gluthitze auflösen, die Erde aber und was sich darauf befindet, wird verbrennen.
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])
Da sich nun alles so auflöst, wie sehr müßt dann ihr einen heiligen und frommen Wandel führen
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.
und so den Tag der Ankunft unseres Gottes erwarten und beschleunigen. Der Himmel löst sich dann in Feuer auf; die Elemente schmelzen in der Gluthitze dahin.
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.
Wir aber erwarten, wie er es verheißen hat, einen neuen Himmel und eine neue Erde, wo die Gerechtigkeit wohnt.
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].
Deshalb, Geliebte, während ihr solches erwartet, zeigt allen Eifer, daß ihr im Frieden, unbefleckt und tadellos vor ihm befunden werdet.
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]).
Benützt die Langmut unseres Herrn zu eurem Heil. So hat auch unser lieber Bruder Paulus in der ihm verliehenen Weisheit euch geschrieben.
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.
Er tut es in allen seinen Briefen, wo er darauf zu sprechen kommt. Gar manches ist darin nun freilich schwierig zu verstehen, was Ungebildete und solche, die noch nicht gefestigt sind - wie übrigens auch die anderen Schriften - zu ihrem eigenen Verderben verdrehen.
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].
Ihr aber, Geliebte, die ihr jetzt dies wißt, nehmt euch in acht, daß ihr, vom Irrtum der Frevler fortgerissen, nicht euren festen Halt verlieret.
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)
Wachset in der Gnade und Erkenntnis unseres Herrn und Heilandes Jesus Christus. Ihm sei die Herrlichkeit jetzt und am Tage der Ewigkeit. Amen. (aiōn g165)
The Great Flood
