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.
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Gill's Exposition
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing,.... Here the apostle addresses the saints he writes unto, and for whom he had a tender affection and regard, and for whose welfare he was concerned,…
Barnes' Notes
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years - This 2Pe 3:8-9 is the second consideration by which the apostle meets the objection of scoffers…
Adam Clarke
Be not ignorant - Though they are wilfully ignorant, neglect not ye the means of instruction.
One day is with the Lord as a thousand years - That is: All time is as nothing before him, because in the…
Matthew Henry
The apostle comes in these words to instruct and establish Christians in the truth of the coming of the Lord, where we may clearly discern the tenderness and affection wherewith he speaks to them,…
Cambridge Bible
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing Literally, the construction being the same as in 2Pe 3:5, let not this one thing be hidden from you.
that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years…