II Peter 2:9
“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 II Peter 2:9 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
American Standard Version (ASV)English
the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment unto the day of judgment;
Open English Bible (OEB)English
The Lord, therefore, knows how to deliver the pious from temptation, and to keep the wicked, who are even now suffering punishment, in readiness for ‘the day of judgment’ —
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Der Herr weiß die Gottseligen aus der Versuchung zu retten, die Ungerechten aber aufzubewahren auf den Tag des Gerichts, um bestraft zu werden;
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Sabe el Señor librar de tentación á los píos, y reservar á los injustos para ser atormentados en el día del juicio;
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Assim o Senhor sabe livrar os devotos das tentações, e reservar aos injustos para o dia do julgamento, para serem punidos.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Portanto, o Senhor sabe como resgatar os homens piedosos das provações, bem como prender os homens injustos para punição no dia do juízo.
📖 II Peter 2:9 in Context
7And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:
8(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)
9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
10But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
11Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
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