2Pe 3:7 | JFB | STEP | 7. (Compare , end). which are now —"the postdiluvian visible world." In contrast to "that then was, " . the same —Other oldest manuscripts read, "His" (God's). kept in store — Greek, "treasured up." reserved —"kept." It is only God's constantly watchful providence which holds together the present state of things till His time for ending it.

2 Peter 3:7

7. (Compare Job 28:5, end).

which are now—"the postdiluvian visible world." In contrast to "that then was," 2Pe 3:6.

the same—Other oldest manuscripts read, "His" (God's).

kept in store—Greek, "treasured up."

reserved—"kept." It is only God's constantly watchful providence which holds together the present state of things till His time for ending it.