The Coming Judgment 1Beloved {agapētoi}, this is now my second letter {epistolēn} to you⁺. Both of them are reminders to stir you⁺ to wholesome thinking 2by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord {Kyriou} and Savior through your⁺ apostles (sent ones). 3Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires <Jud 1:18>.a 4“Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers {pateres} fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.” 5But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s {Theou} word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water, 6through which [through whom]b the world of that time perished in the flood. 7And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction (ruin) of ungodly men. The Day of the Lord 8Beloved {agapētoi}, do not let this one thing escape your⁺ notice: With the Lord {Kyriō} a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day <Psa 90:4>.c 9The Lord {Kyrios} is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you⁺, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. 10But the Day of the Lord {Kyriou} will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed (dissolved)d by fire, and the earth and its works (acts) will be laid bare.e 11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you⁺ to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness 12as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God {Theou}, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat. 13But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. Final Exhortations 14Therefore, beloved {agapētoi}, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless (unblemished) in His sight.f 15Consider also that our Lord’s {Kyriou} patience brings salvation, just as our beloved {agapētos} brother Paul (humble) also wrote you⁺ with the wisdom God gave him. 16He writes this way in all his letters {epistolais},g speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort [will distort],h as they do the rest of the Scriptures (Writings), to their own destruction (ruin). 17Therefore, beloved {agapētoi}, since you⁺ already know these things, be on your⁺ guard so that you⁺ will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your⁺ secure standing. 18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord {Kyriou} and Savior Jesus (YHWH saves) Christ (the Anointed One). To Him be the glory {doxa} both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.i Footnotes: 3 a See Jude 1:18. 6 b NA through whom 8 c See Psalm 90:4. 10 d Or dissolved; also in verses 11 and 12. 10 e Or will not be found. BYZ and TR will be burned up; SBL, NE, and WH will be found, i.e., will be unable to hide. 14 f Or to be found by Him in peace, without spot and without blemish. 16 g Or in all the letters 16 h NA will distort 18 i NE, WH, and NA do not include Amen. The Berean Annotated Bible (BAB) is the Annotated version of the Berean Standard Bible (BSB). The BAB includes over 50,000 points of emphasis using the following system: (Emphasis and Names) {Hebrew and Greek} [Alternate Manuscripts] \Literal translation/ <Measurements and Crossrefs> Second Person Plural: you⁺ your⁺ yours⁺ This version is an early draft and is now in the stage of proofing, consistency checking, and public comment. Please note that meanings for Biblical names are based on Hebrew and Greek roots and can be somewhat subjective. Feel free to Contact us with suggestions or corrections. We are still adding points of emphasis wherever helpful. |
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