Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. But, ye most dear, this one thing be not hid to you [. 4) we read," For a day means with Him a thousand years, and He Himself witnesseth, saying, Behold, to-day shall be as a thousand years," where for "to-day" the Codex Sinaiticus reads "the day of the Lord." You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. WHAT DOES 2 PETER 3:8 MEAN? Irenaeus has "The day of the Lord is as a thousand years" twice--(V. xxiii. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. As another possible reference to our Epistle follows in the next chapter, it may be regarded as not improbable that Justin knew the Epistle. Moreover, dear friends, do not ignore this: with the Lord, one day is like a thousand years and. One day is with the Lord as a thousand years. 2; xxviii. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. With the Lord a day is like a thousand years. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. 8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. … The second half is only partially parallel to "a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday, when it is past." Question: "What does 2 Peter 3:8 mean when it says a thousand years are a day?" 2P iiP ii Pet) Christian Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. Answer: “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day” (2 Peter 3:8). From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. Dear friends, don’t ignore this fact: One day with the Lord is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. 3); Hippolytus has it once (Comm. 8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. New Living Translation (NLT), NLT Large-Print Inspire Bible: The Bible for Coloring & Creative Journaling, NLT Thinline Reference Bible, Filament Enabled Edition--soft leather-look, rustic brown, NLT Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition--hardcover, red letter, Contemporary Comparative Side-by-Side Bible: NIV/NKJV/NLT/The Message, Bonded leather, burgundy, The Complete Evangelical Parallel Bible KJV, NKJV, NIV & NLTse Hardcover. Try it for 30 days FREE. by Shawn Brasseaux “But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years is as one day” (2 Peter 3:8). Consequently, we cannot be sure that the Apostle had this passage from the Psalms in his mind, though it is probable enough that he had. Psalm 90:4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. What is insisted on is simply this--that distinctions of long and short time are nothing in the sight of God; delay is a purely human conception. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. Now, dear friends, do not let this one thing escape your. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. 2 Peter 3:8 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 2 Peter 3:8, NIV: "But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day." There are… Justin Martyr, about A.D. 145 (Trypho, lxxxi. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! 2 Peter 3:8 New International Version (NIV). TO THE READER. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. Learn more. It is not that he is dilatory about keeping his own promise as some men seem to think; the fact is that he is very patient towards you. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! 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. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 2P iiP ii Pet) Christian Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools There is no difference in the Lord's sight between one day and a thousand years; to him the two are the same. Yet it remains true that the day of the Lord will come as suddenly and unexpectedly as a thief. But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.