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Berean Standard Bible

“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.”

2 Peter 3:17

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Peter wraps up his final letter with a warning and a summary exhortation. He has told his readers about the danger of false teaching and the certainty of Christ's return.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Ye therefore, beloved, knowing [these things] beforehand, beware lest, being carried away with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For this reason, my loved ones, having knowledge of these things before they take place, take care that you are not turned away by the error of the uncontrolled, so falling from your true faith.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

You, then, beloved, knowing before, take heed, lest, together with the error of the impious being led away, you may fall from your own stedfastness,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así que vosotros, oh amados, pues estáis amonestados, guardaos que por el error de los abominables no seáis juntamente extraviados, y caigáis de vuestra firmeza.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Así que ustedes, amados hermanos, puesto que ya están apercibidos, manténganse alerta, no sea que se dejen confundir y desviar por esos perversos individuos, y pierdan su firmeza y caigan.

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