G1161–δέ–de

Above all continue to love one another fervently, for love throws a veil over a multitude of faults.

δὲ de “now”

You are to be envied, if you are being reproached for bearing the name of Christ; for in that case the Spirit of glory-- even the Spirit of God--is resting upon you.

δὲ de “however”

If, however, any one suffers because he is a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God for being permitted to bear that name.

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “however”

For the time has come for judgement to begin, and to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who reject God's Good News?

δὲ de “now”

And if it is difficult even for a righteous man to be saved, what will become of irreligious men and sinners?

δὲ de “now”

In the same way you younger men must submit to your elders; and all of you must gird yourselves with humility towards one another, for God sets Himself against the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

And God, the giver of all grace, who has called you to share His eternal glory, through Christ, after you have suffered for a short time, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong.

δὲ de “now”

But for this very reason--adding, on your part, all earnestness-- along with your faith, manifest also a noble character: along with a noble character, knowledge;

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “and”

along with knowledge, self-control; along with self-control, power of endurance;

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “then”δὲ de “then”

along with power of endurance, godliness; along with godliness, brotherly affection; and along with brotherly affection, love.

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “then”

But I think it right, so long as I remain in the body, my present dwelling-place, to arouse you by such reminders.

δὲ de “now”

So on every possible occasion I will also do my best to enable you to recall these things after my departure.

δὲ de “now”

But there were also false prophets among the people, as there will be teachers of falsehood among you also, who will cunningly introduce fatal divisions, disowning even the Sovereign Lord who has redeemed them, and bringing on themselves swift destruct

δὲ de “however”

Since all this is so, the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from temptation, and on the other hand how to keep the unrighteous under punishment in readiness for the Day of Judgement,

δὲ de “then”

and especially those who are abandoned to sensuality--craving, as they do, for polluted things, and scorning control. Fool-hardy and self-willed, they do not tremble when speaking evil of glorious beings;

δὲ de “then”

But these men, like brute beasts, created (with their natural instincts) only to be captured or destroyed, are abusive in matters of which they are ignorant, and in their corruption will perish,

δὲ de “however”

But he was rebuked for his transgression: a dumb ass spoke with a human voice and checked the madness of the Prophet.

δὲ de “however”

For if, after escaping from the pollutions of the world through a full knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, people are once more entangled in these pollutions and are overcome, their last state has become worse than their first.

δὲ de “now”

Their case is that described in the true proverb, "A dog returns to what he has vomited," and also in the other proverb, "The sow has washed itself and now goes back to roll in its filth."

δὲ de “now”

But the present heavens and the present earth are, by the command of the same God, kept stored up, reserved for fire in preparation for a day of judgement and of destruction for the ungodly.

δὲ de “But”

But there is one thing, dear friends, which you must not forget. With the Lord one day resembles a thousand years and a thousand years resemble one day.

δὲ de “however”

The day of the Lord will come like a thief--it will be a day on which the heavens will pass away with a rushing noise, the elements be destroyed in the fierce heat, and the earth and all the works of man be utterly burnt up.

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “then”

But in accordance with His promise we are expecting new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness will dwell.

δὲ de “however”

But be always growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be all glory, both now and to the day of Eternity!

δὲ de “however”

that which we have seen and listened to we now announce to you also, in order that you also may have fellowship in it with us, and this fellowship with us is fellowship with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.

δὲ de “now”