2 Peter 3:5 net — For they deliberately suppress this fact, that by the word of God heavens existed long ago and an earth was formed out…

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"For they deliberately suppress this fact, that by the word of God heavens existed long ago and an earth was formed out of water and by means of water."

— 2 Peter 3:5, NET Bible

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2 Peter 3 — Context

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I want you to recall both the predictions foretold by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.

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Above all, understand this: In the last days blatant scoffers will come, being propelled by their own evil urges

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and saying,“Where is his promised return? For ever since our ancestors died, all things have continued as they were from the beginning of creation.”

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For they deliberately suppress this fact, that by the word of God heavens existed long ago and an earth was formed out of water and by means of water.

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Through these things the world existing at that time was destroyed when it was deluged with water.

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But by the same word the present heavens and earth have been reserved for fire, by being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.

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Now, dear friends, do not let this one thing escape your notice, that a single day is like a thousand years with the Lord and a thousand years are like a single day.

2 Peter 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 3:5 say?
2 Peter 3:5 in the NET Bible reads: “For they deliberately suppress this fact, that by the word of God heavens existed long ago and an earth was formed out of water and by means of water.”
Where is 2 Peter 3:5 in the Bible?
2 Peter 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3, verse 5.
Who wrote 2 Peter?
2 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. Petrine authorship is widely held by the church but disputed by some critical scholars on stylistic grounds. It was written c. AD 65–68.
What is the book of 2 Peter about?
Peter's farewell letter, written near his death, warns the church against false teachers and scoffers, and grounds believers in the prophetic word and the certainty of the day of the Lord. "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise."
What are the major themes of 2 Peter?
2 Peter explores themes including False Teachers, Day of the Lord, Scripture, Growth in Grace. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Peter 3:5.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 3:5 in?
2 Peter 3:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Peter 3:5?
2 Peter 3:5 reads (NET): “For they deliberately suppress this fact, that by the word of God heavens existed long ago and an earth was formed out of water and by means of water.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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