Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. New Living Translation And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight. English Standard Version Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. Berean Standard Bible Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight. Berean Literal Bible Therefore, beloved, expecting these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and without blemish. King James Bible Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. New King James Version Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; New American Standard Bible Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found spotless and blameless by Him, at peace, NASB 1995 Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless, NASB 1977 Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless, Legacy Standard Bible Therefore, beloved, since you are looking for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless, Amplified Bible So, beloved, since you are looking forward to these things, be diligent and make every effort to be found by Him [at His return] spotless and blameless, in peace [that is, inwardly calm with a sense of spiritual well-being and confidence, having lived a life of obedience to Him]. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, dear friends, while you wait for these things, make every effort to be found without spot or blemish in his sight, at peace. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, dear friends, while you wait for these things, make every effort to be found at peace with Him without spot or blemish. American Standard Version Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things, give diligence that ye may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight. Contemporary English Version My friends, while you are waiting, you should make certain the Lord finds you pure, spotless, and living at peace. English Revised Version Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things, give diligence that ye may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight. GOD'S WORD® Translation Therefore, dear friends, with this to look forward to, make every effort to have him find you at peace, without [spiritual] stains or blemishes. Good News Translation And so, my friends, as you wait for that Day, do your best to be pure and faultless in God's sight and to be at peace with him. International Standard Version So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to have the Lord find you at peace and without spot or fault. Majority Standard Bible Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight. NET Bible Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence. New Heart English Bible Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without blemish and blameless in his sight. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found by him in peace, without spot, and blameless. Weymouth New Testament Therefore, dear friends, since you have these expectations, earnestly seek to be found in His presence, free from blemish or reproach, in peace. World English Bible Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without defect and blameless in his sight. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor this reason, beloved, waiting for these things, be diligent, spotless and unblameable, to be found by Him in peace, Berean Literal Bible Therefore, beloved, expecting these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and without blemish. Young's Literal Translation wherefore, beloved, these things waiting for, be diligent, spotless and unblameable, by Him to be found in peace, Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore, dearly beloved, expecting these, be earnest, spotless and blameless, to be found by him in peace. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore, dearly beloved, waiting for these things, be diligent that you may be found before him unspotted and blameless in peace. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, most beloved, while awaiting these things, be diligent, so that you may be found to be immaculate and unassailable before him, in peace. New American Bible Therefore, beloved, since you await these things, be eager to be found without spot or blemish before him, at peace. New Revised Standard Version Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore, my beloved, while you look for these things, be diligent that you may be found by him in peace, without spot, and blameless. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Therefore beloved, as you expect these things, take pains that you shall be found without spot and without defect before him in peace. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWherefore, beloved, seeing that you expect such things, earnestly strive, by being spotless and blameless, to be found by him in peace: Godbey New Testament Therefore, beloved, looking for these things, be diligent to be found spotless and blameless unto him in peace: Haweis New Testament Wherefore, beloved, seeing ye are expecting these things, be diligent to be found of him in peace, spotless and blameless. Mace New Testament since then, my dear brethren, your expectations are such, take care to appear before him, without any defect or blemish, in order to be happy; and be persuaded, Weymouth New Testament Therefore, dear friends, since you have these expectations, earnestly seek to be found in His presence, free from blemish or reproach, in peace. Worrell New Testament Wherefore, beloved, since ye are looking for these things, give diligence that ye be found in peace, without spot and blameless in His sight. Worsley New Testament Wherefore, beloved, seeing ye expect these things, give diligence to be found of Him in peace, spotless and blameless; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Final Exhortations13But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. 14Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace— spotless and blameless in His sight. 15Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.… Cross References Philippians 2:15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world 1 John 3:2-3 Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. / And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:7-8 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. / He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13-16 Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. / As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, ... 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Ephesians 5:27 and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. Colossians 1:22 But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence— Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Psalm 37:37 Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace. Psalm 119:1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. Treasury of Scripture Why, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. seeing. Philippians 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Hebrews 9:28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. be diligent. 2 Peter 1:5-10 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; … 1 John 3:3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. in peace. Matthew 24:26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. Luke 2:29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: Luke 12:43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Jump to Previous Beloved Blameless Blemish Care Dear Diligent Earnestly Evil Forward Found Free Friends Great Loved Ones Peace Presence Reason Reproach Seek Sight Sin Spot Spotless Unblameable Wait Waiting Wherefore ZealousJump to Next Beloved Blameless Blemish Care Dear Diligent Earnestly Evil Forward Found Free Friends Great Loved Ones Peace Presence Reason Reproach Seek Sight Sin Spot Spotless Unblameable Wait Waiting Wherefore Zealous2 Peter 3 1. He assures them of the certainty of Christ's coming to judgment;8. warning the godly, for the long patience of God, to hasten their repentance. 10. He describes also the manner how the world shall be destroyed; 11. exhorting them to all holiness of life; 16. and again to think the patience of God to tend to their salvation, as Paul wrote to them in his epistles. Therefore, beloved The word "Therefore" connects this verse to the preceding discussion about the coming of the Lord and the new heavens and new earth. "Beloved" is a term of endearment, indicating Peter's deep affection for his readers. In Greek, "beloved" is "agapētoi," which is derived from "agapē," the highest form of love, often associated with God's love for humanity. This sets a tone of warmth and urgency, reminding believers of their cherished status in God's family and the importance of the message that follows. as you look forward to these things make every effort to be found at peace with Him without spot or blemish Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Therefore,Διό (Dio) Conjunction Strong's 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. beloved, ἀγαπητοί (agapētoi) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 27: From agapao; beloved. as you anticipate προσδοκῶντες (prosdokōntes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4328: To expect, wait for, await, think, anticipate. From pros and dokeuo; to anticipate; by implication, to await. these things, ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. make every effort σπουδάσατε (spoudasate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4704: To hasten, be eager, be zealous. From spoude; to use speed, i.e. To make effort, be prompt or earnest. to be found εὑρεθῆναι (heurethēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. at ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. peace εἰρήνῃ (eirēnē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. with Him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. without spot ἄσπιλοι (aspiloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 784: Unstained, undefiled, spotless, pure. Unblemished. [or] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. blemish. ἀμώμητοι (amōmētoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 298: Without blame or fault, unblemished. Unblamable. 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