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].
Esta é agora, amados, a segunda carta que vos escrevi; e em ambas desperto a vossa sincera mente, lembrando-vos
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.
que deveis recordar as palavras que foram ditas antes pelos santos profetas e o mandamento de nós, os apóstolos do Senhor e Salvador,
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.
sabendo isto primeiro, que nos últimos dias virão escarnecedores, caminhando atrás de suas próprias luxúrias
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!]”
e dizendo: “Onde está a promessa de sua vinda? Pois, desde o dia em que os pais adormeceram, todas as coisas continuam como estavam desde o início da criação”.
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.
Pois eles esqueceram intencionalmente que havia céus de outrora, e uma terra formada de água e em meio à água pela palavra de Deus,
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}.
pelo qual o mundo que então existia, estando transbordado de água, pereceu.
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.
Mas os céus que existem agora e a terra, pela mesma palavra, foram guardados para o fogo, sendo reservados contra o dia do julgamento e da destruição dos homens ímpios.
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]!
Mas não se esqueça desta única coisa, querida, que um dia está com o Senhor como mil anos, e mil anos como um dia.
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.
O Senhor não é lento em relação a sua promessa, como alguns contam a lentidão; mas é paciente conosco, não desejando que alguém pereça, mas que todos venham a se arrepender.
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).
Mas o dia do Senhor virá como um ladrão na noite, no qual os céus passarão com um grande barulho, e os elementos serão dissolvidos com calor fervente; e a terra e as obras que nela se encontram serão queimadas.
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])
Portanto, como todas estas coisas serão destruídas assim, que tipo de pessoas deveriam estar na vida santa e piedosa,
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.
procurando e desejando sinceramente a vinda do dia de Deus, o que fará com que os céus ardentes se dissolvam, e os elementos se derretam com calor fervoroso?
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.
Mas, de acordo com sua promessa, buscamos novos céus e uma nova terra, na qual habita a justiça.
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].
Portanto, amado, vendo que você procura estas coisas, seja diligente para ser encontrado em paz, sem defeitos e sem culpas à sua vista.
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]).
Considerai a paciência de nosso Senhor como salvação; assim como também nosso amado irmão Paulo, segundo a sabedoria que lhe foi dada, vos escreveu,
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.
como também em todas as suas cartas, falando nelas destas coisas. Nelas, há algumas coisas que são difíceis de entender, que os ignorantes e inseguros torcem, como fazem também com as outras Escrituras, para sua própria destruição.
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].
Portanto, vós, amados, conhecendo estas coisas de antemão, tende cuidado, para não vos deixardes levar pelo erro dos ímpios, para não cairdes de vossa própria firmeza.
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)
Mas crescei na graça e no conhecimento de nosso Senhor e Salvador Jesus Cristo. A Ele seja a glória, tanto agora como para sempre. Amém. (aiōn g165)
The World is Destroyed by Water
