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].
Dies ist die andere Epistel, die ich euch schreibe, ihr Lieben, in welcher ich er wecke und erinnere euren lautem Sinn,
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.
daß ihr gedenket an die Worte, die euch zuvor gesagt sind von den heiligen Propheten, und an unser Gebot, die wir sind Apostel des HERRN und Heilandes.
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.
Und wisset das aufs erste, daß in den letzten Tagen kommen werden Spötter, die nach ihren eigenen Lüsten wandeln
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 ist die Verheißung seiner Zukunft? Denn nachdem die Väter entschlafen sind, bleibt es alles, wie es von Anfang der Kreatur gewesen ist.
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.
Aber mutwillens wollen sie nicht wissen, daß der Himmel vorzeiten auch war, dazu die Erde aus Wasser und im Wasser bestanden durch Gottes Wort.
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}.
Dennoch ward zu der Zeit die Welt durch dieselbigen mit der Sintflut verderbet.
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.
Also auch der Himmel jetzt und die Erde werden durch sein Wort gesparet, daß sie zum Feuer behalten werden am Tage des Gerichts und Verdammnis der gottlosen Menschen.
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]!
Eines aber sei euch unverhalten, ihr Lieben, daß ein Tag vor dem HERRN ist wie tausend Jahre und tausend Jahre 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 verzieht nicht die Verheißung, wie es etliche für einen Verzug achten, sondern er hat Geduld mit uns und will nicht, daß jemand verloren werde, sondern daß sich jedermann zur Buße kehre.
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).
Es wird aber des HERRN Tag kommen als ein Dieb in der Nacht, in welchem die Himmel zergehen werden mit großem Krachen, die Elemente aber werden vor Hitze schmelzen, und die Erde und die Werke, die drinnen sind, werden 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])
So nun das alles soll zergehen, wie sollt ihr denn geschickt sein mit heiligem Wandel und gottseligem Wesen,
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.
daß ihr wartet und eilet zu der Zukunft des Tages des HERRN, in welchem die Himmel vom Feuer zergehen, und die Elemente vor Hitze zerschmelzen werden.
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 warten aber eines neuen Himmels und einer neuen Erde nach seiner Verheißung, in welchen Gerechtigkeit wohnet.
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].
Darum, meine Lieben, dieweil ihr darauf warten sollet, so tut Fleiß, daß ihr vor ihm unbefleckt und unsträflich im Frieden erfunden 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]).
Und die Geduld unsers HERRN achtet für eure Seligkeit, als auch unser lieber Bruder Paulus nach der Weisheit, die ihm gegeben ist, euch geschrieben hat.
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.
Wie er auch in allen Briefen davon redet, in welchen sind etliche Dinge schwer zu verstehen, welche verwirren die Ungelehrigen und Leichtfertigen wie auch die andern Schriften zu ihrer eigenen Verdammnis.
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, meine Lieben, weil ihr das zuvor wisset, so verwahret euch, daß ihr nicht durch Irrtum der ruchlosen Leute samt ihnen verführet werdet und entfallet aus eurer eigenen Festung.
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 aber in der Gnade und Erkenntnis unsers HERRN und Heilandes Jesu Christi. Demselbigen sei Ehre nun und zu ewigen Zeiten! Amen. (aiōn g165)
The Great Flood
