2 Peter 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 3
Chapter Summary
1 Confirming them in hope of the increase of God’s graces, 5 he encourages them, by faith and good works, to make their calling sure 16 and warns them to be constant in the faith of Christ.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
Author; a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, eyewitness of the majesty on the holy mountain
Lord and Savior whose divine power grants all things for life and godliness
Bestows honor and glory on the Son, declaring from the Magnificent Glory, 'This is My Son, the Beloved'
Bears along holy men of God so that prophecy of Scripture is spoken, not of private interpretation
Timeline
Peter addresses believers who share equally precious faith, declaring that God's divine power has given all things pertaining to life and godliness through the full knowledge of Christ.
2 Peter 1:1-4Believers are exhorted to supplement their faith with virtue, knowledge, self-control, patience, godliness, brotherly love, and love, building a progressive chain of Christian character.
2 Peter 1:5-9Peter urges believers to be diligent in confirming their calling and election, promising that doing so will prevent stumbling and richly furnish entrance into the eternal kingdom.
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