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Therefore since all these things are thus to be destroyed, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy living and godliness,

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Prophecy's Practical Point

Commentators unanimously agree that Peter's description of the world's end isn't just theological trivia; it's a direct challenge. The certainty of future judgment and dissolution is meant to motivate believers to live holy and godly lives now. As Albert Barnes notes, this knowledge should make us serious, humble, and focused on our eternal home rather than on temporary earthly things.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Peter 3:11

18th Century

Theologian

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved. Since this is an undoubted truth.

What manner of persons ought you to be …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 2 Peter 3:11

To be dissolved (λυομενων). Present passive participle (genitive absolute with τουτων παντων, these things all) of λυω, either the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Peter 3:11

19th Century

Bishop

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved.—For “then” we should probably read “thus,” seeing that all thes…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 2 Peter 3:11

19th Century

Preacher

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 2 Peter 3:11

Peter now makes the impending disintegration of the universe the ground for a personal challenge to his readers. In view of what is in store for th…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Peter 3:11

17th Century

Pastor

[Seeing] then [that] all these things shall be dissolved ,
&c.] By fire; the heaven with all its host, sun, moon, an…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Peter 3:11–18

17th Century

Minister

From the doctrine of Christ's second coming, we are exhorted to purity and godliness. This is the effect of real knowledge. Very exact and universa…