17 Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard(A) so that you may not be carried away by the error(B) of the lawless(C) and fall from your secure position.(D) 18 But grow in the grace(E) and knowledge(F) of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.(G) To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.(H)

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17 And so, dear friends, since you already know these things, continuously be on your guard not to be carried away by the deception of lawless people. Otherwise, you may[a] fall from your secure position. 18 Instead, continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Messiah.[b] Glory belongs to him both now and on that eternal day! Amen.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 3:17 Lit. people, lest you
  2. 2 Peter 3:18 Or Christ
  3. 2 Peter 3:18 Other mss. lack Amen

17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

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