Read Full ChapterTherefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
World English Bible (WEB)
Ye{G5210} therefore{G3767}, beloved{G27}, seeing ye know these things before{G4267}{(G5723)}, beware{G5442}{(G5732)} lest{G3363} ye also{G1601}, being led away{G4879}{(G5685)} with the error{G4106} of the wicked{G113}, fall from{G1601}{(G5632)} your own{G2398} stedfastness{G4740}.
Strong's King James
(17) So you then beloved, knowing this beforehand, be watching, so that you aren't lead away with the deception of the lawless and fall from your own safe position.
The F.O.G
[17] Therefore, my beloved friends, since you know these things beforehand, stay alert! Don't let the errors of those who disregard divine authority undermine your own stable faith and make you stumble from your secure position in the Messiah.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Ye, then, beloved, knowing before, take heed, lest, together with the error of the impious being led away, ye may fall from your own stedfastness,
Young's Literal Translation
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