[B-Greek] 2 Peter 3:13 'nevertheless'

Craig Johnson allthejs at swiftdsl.com.au
Tue Nov 9 17:26:22 EST 2004


At the beginning of 2 Peter 3:13, KJV/NKJV translate DE as 'nevertheless'.
It seems to me that this may be a bit strong, introducing too much of a
contrast. The thought seems to be in line with 3:11,12,14. Perhaps the
adversative sense has to do with the coming of the new in contrast to the
current which will be burnt up. Or perhaps it is adversative in the subtle
sense of going against natural or worldy mindset. Or perhaps it is not
adversative use of DE at all!

What do you think?

Craig Johnson
Brisbane, Australia 




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