Beloved , this (is) now (my) second letter ... to you. (Both) of (them) vvv (are) reminders to stir you to wholesome - thinking
by recalling what vvv was foretold by the holy prophets and - commanded - by (our) Lord and Savior through your apostles.
Most importantly , you must understand - that in the last days scoffers will come , vvv scoffing (and) following - their own - evil desires.
“ Where is the promise of His coming ? ” - they will ask. “ vvv Ever since (our) fathers fell asleep , everything continues as it has from (the) beginning of creation. ”
(But) they deliberately overlook the fact that ... long ago by - God’s word (the) heavens existed and (the) earth was formed out of water and by water ,
through which the world of that time perished in the flood ....
And by that same word , - the present heavens and - earth are reserved for fire , being kept for (the) day of judgment and destruction of ungodly - men.
- Beloved - , {do} not {let} (this) one thing escape your notice ... : With (the) Lord a day (is) like a thousand years , and a thousand years (are) like a day.
The Lord vvv 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.
But (the) Day of (the) Lord will come like a thief. - - The heavens will disappear with a roar , - (the) elements will be destroyed by fire , and (the) earth and - (its) - works vvv will be laid bare.
(Since) everything ... will be destroyed in this way , what kind of (people) ought you to be ? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness
as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day - of God , vvv when (the) heavens will be destroyed by fire and (the) elements will melt in the heat.
But in keeping with (God’s) - promise , we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth , vvv where righteousness dwells.
Therefore , beloved , as you anticipate these things , make every effort to be found at peace — spotless and blameless in His (sight).
vvv Consider also that our - Lord’s - patience (brings) salvation , just as our beloved brother - Paul also wrote you with the wisdom (God) gave him ....
( He writes ) this way ... in all (his) letters , speaking in them about (such matters). Some (parts) of (his letters) are hard to understand , which - ignorant and unstable (people) distort , as (they do) the rest of (the) Scriptures , to their own - destruction.
Therefore , beloved , (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.
But grow in (the) grace and knowledge of our - Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him (be) the glory both now and to (the) day of eternity. Amen.