2 Peter 3:11

Authorized King James Version

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

Word-by-Word Analysis

τούτων

G5130

these things

of (from or concerning) these (persons or things)

οὺν

G3767

Seeing then

(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly

πάντων

G3956

that all

all, any, every, the whole

λυομένων

G3089

shall be dissolved

to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)

ποταποὺς

G4217

what manner

interrogatively, whatever, i.e., of what possible sort

δεῖ

G1163

of persons ought

also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)

ὑπάρχειν

G5225

to be

to begin under (quietly), i.e., come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, particip

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#10

ἁγίαις

G40

all holy

sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

#11

ἀναστροφαῖς

G391

conversation

behavior

#12

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#13

εὐσεβείαις

G2150

godliness

piety; specially, the gospel scheme

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Peter. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Peter Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?