2 Peter 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 3

1 Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to the ones equally precious with us, having obtained faith in the righteousness of our God and our Savior, Jesus Christ:

2 Grace to you, and peace be multiplied by a full knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord.

3 As His divine power having given as a gift to us all things pertaining to life and godliness through the full knowledge of the One calling us through glory and virtue,

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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

ἐπίγνωσις full knowledge G1922
πίστις faith G4102
εὐσέβεια godliness G2150
ἀρετή virtue G703
ἐπάγγελμα promise G1862
προφητεία prophecy G4394

People & Context

Simon Peter

Author; a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, eyewitness of the majesty on the holy mountain

Jesus Christ

Lord and Savior whose divine power grants all things for life and godliness

God the Father

Bestows honor and glory on the Son, declaring from the Magnificent Glory, 'This is My Son, the Beloved'

Holy Spirit

Bears along holy men of God so that prophecy of Scripture is spoken, not of private interpretation

Timeline

Greeting and Divine Provision

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 1:1-4
The Ladder of Virtue

Believers 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 1:5-9
Making Calling and Election Sure

Peter 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.

2 Peter 1:10-11

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