3:7

Just as God commanded the earth to be created, he has commanded that the present universe should continue until the day when he will judge the world and destroy wicked men. Then he will destroy the universe by fire.

3:7a

And by that same word: This refers to the word of God, which Peter first mentioned in verse 5. It means that in the same way as God used a word of command to create the universe, he is now commanding the future destruction of that universe.

3:7b

being kept for the day of judgment: The verb, which Berean Standard Bible translates as being kept, is the same verb as it translates with the verb “held” in 2:4c and “hold” in 2:9b. See the notes on these verses.

destruction: See note on 2:1e.

ungodly men: See note on 2:5a.

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