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.