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

πίστιν assurance, belief, believe G4102
φιλαδελφίαν brotherly love (kindness), love of, the brethren G5360
οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756
εἰς against, among, as G1519
⸂ἰδίᾳ his acquaintance, when they were, alone G2398

People & Context

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 th…

The Ladder of Virtue

Believers are exhorted to supplement their faith with virtue, knowledge, self-control, patience, godliness, brotherly love, and love, building a progr…

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 entra…

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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