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

Harold R. Holmyard III hholmyard at ont.com
Tue Nov 9 19:34:00 EST 2004


Dear Craig,

>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?

HH: I like your fourth sentence:

>Perhaps the
>adversative sense has to do with the coming of the new in contrast to the
>current which will be burnt up.

HH: The previous three verses focus on the destruction of the present 
heavens and earth, for which believers are to prepare. Nonetheless, 
according to God's promise they also await a new heavens and earth. 
The NIV and HSCB have "but" at the start of the verse.

				Yours,
				Harold Holmyard

>
>Craig Johnson
>Brisbane, Australia
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