2 Peter 1
New King James Version
Greeting the Faithful
1 Simon Peter, a bondservant and (A)apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who have [a]obtained (B)like[b] precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:
2 (C)Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His (D)divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him (E)who called us by glory and virtue, 4 (F)by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be (G)partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the [c]corruption that is in the world through lust.
Fruitful Growth in the Faith
5 But also for this very reason, (H)giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue (I)knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control [d]perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and (J)to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither [e]barren (K)nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is (L)shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.
10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent (M)to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Peter’s Approaching Death
12 For this reason (N)I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, (O)though you know and are established in the present truth. 13 Yes, I think it is right, (P)as long as I am in this [f]tent, (Q)to stir you up by reminding you, 14 (R)knowing that shortly I must [g]put off my tent, just as (S)our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. 15 Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things after my [h]decease.
The Trustworthy Prophetic Word(T)
16 For we did not follow (U)cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the (V)power and (W)coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were (X)eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: (Y)“This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on (Z)the holy mountain.
19 [i]And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a (AA)light that shines in a dark place, (AB)until (AC)the day dawns and the morning star rises in your (AD)hearts; 20 knowing this first, that (AE)no prophecy of Scripture is of any private [j]interpretation, 21 for (AF)prophecy never came by the will of man, (AG)but [k]holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
Footnotes
- 2 Peter 1:1 received
- 2 Peter 1:1 faith of the same value
- 2 Peter 1:4 depravity
- 2 Peter 1:6 patience
- 2 Peter 1:8 useless
- 2 Peter 1:13 Body
- 2 Peter 1:14 Die and leave this body
- 2 Peter 1:15 Lit. exodus, departure
- 2 Peter 1:19 Or We also have the more sure prophetic word
- 2 Peter 1:20 Or origin
- 2 Peter 1:21 NU men spoke from God
2 Pedro 1
La Biblia de las Américas
Saludo
1 Simón[a] Pedro, siervo(A) y apóstol de Jesucristo(B), a los que han recibido una fe como[b] la nuestra(C), mediante[c] la justicia(D) de nuestro Dios y Salvador, Jesucristo(E): 2 Gracia y paz os sean multiplicadas(F) en el conocimiento de Dios y de Jesús nuestro Señor(G).
Virtudes del cristiano
3 Pues su divino poder(H) nos ha concedido todo cuanto concierne a la vida y a la piedad, mediante el verdadero conocimiento de aquel(I) que nos llamó por[d] su gloria(J) y excelencia[e], 4 por medio de las cuales nos ha concedido sus preciosas y maravillosas promesas(K), a fin de que por ellas lleguéis a ser partícipes de la naturaleza divina(L), habiendo escapado(M) de la corrupción(N) que hay en el mundo(O) por causa de la concupiscencia. 5 Por esta razón también, obrando con toda diligencia, añadid(P) a vuestra fe, virtud(Q), y a la virtud, conocimiento(R); 6 al conocimiento, dominio propio(S), al dominio propio, perseverancia(T), y a la perseverancia, piedad(U), 7 a la piedad, fraternidad y a la fraternidad, amor(V). 8 Pues estas virtudes, al estar en vosotros y al abundar, no os dejarán ociosos[f] ni estériles(W) en el verdadero conocimiento de nuestro Señor Jesucristo(X). 9 Porque el que carece de estas virtudes es ciego(Y) o corto de vista, habiendo olvidado la purificación(Z) de sus pecados pasados. 10 Así que, hermanos, sed tanto más diligentes para hacer firme vuestro llamado(AA) y elección(AB) de parte de Dios; porque mientras hagáis[g] estas cosas nunca tropezaréis(AC); 11 pues de esta manera os será concedida(AD) ampliamente(AE) la entrada al reino eterno(AF) de nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo(AG).
Propósito de la carta
12 Por tanto, siempre estaré listo para recordaros estas cosas, aunque vosotros ya las sabéis(AH) y habéis sido confirmados en la verdad que está presente en vosotros(AI). 13 Y considero justo(AJ), mientras esté en este cuerpo[h](AK), estimularos recordándoos(AL) estas cosas[i], 14 sabiendo que mi separación del cuerpo[j] terrenal es inminente(AM), tal como me lo ha declarado nuestro Señor Jesucristo(AN). 15 También yo procuraré con diligencia, que en todo tiempo, después de mi partida(AO), podáis recordar estas cosas.
Testigos de la gloria de Cristo
16 Porque cuando os dimos a conocer el poder y la venida de nuestro Señor Jesucristo(AP), no seguimos fábulas ingeniosamente inventadas(AQ), sino que fuimos testigos oculares de su majestad(AR). 17 Pues cuando Él recibió honor y gloria de Dios Padre, la majestuosa Gloria(AS) le hizo esta declaración[k](AT): Este es mi Hijo amado en quien me he complacido; 18 y nosotros mismos escuchamos esta declaración[l], hecha desde el cielo cuando estábamos con Él en el monte santo(AU).
La palabra profética
19 Y así tenemos la palabra profética(AV) más segura[m](AW), a la cual hacéis bien en prestar atención como a una lámpara(AX) que brilla en el lugar oscuro, hasta que el día despunte(AY) y el lucero de la mañana(AZ) aparezca en vuestros corazones(BA). 20 Pero ante todo sabed esto(BB), que ninguna profecía(BC) de la Escritura es asunto de interpretación personal, 21 pues ninguna profecía fue dada[n] jamás por un acto de voluntad humana(BD), sino que hombres inspirados[o] por el Espíritu Santo hablaron de parte de Dios[p](BE).
Footnotes
- 2 Pedro 1:1 La mayoría de los mss. antiguos dicen: Simeón
- 2 Pedro 1:1 O, del mismo valor que, o, de la misma clase que
- 2 Pedro 1:1 O, en
- 2 Pedro 1:3 O, a
- 2 Pedro 1:3 O, virtud
- 2 Pedro 1:8 O, inútiles
- 2 Pedro 1:10 O, practiquéis
- 2 Pedro 1:13 Lit., esta tienda o este tabernáculo
- 2 Pedro 1:13 Lit., con recuerdos
- 2 Pedro 1:14 Lit., el abandono de mi tienda
- 2 Pedro 1:17 Lit., tal voz le fue llevada a Él por la Gloria Majestuosa
- 2 Pedro 1:18 Lit., voz
- 2 Pedro 1:19 O, Y tenemos la palabra profética aún más segura
- 2 Pedro 1:21 Lit., traída
- 2 Pedro 1:21 Lit., llevados, o, movidos
- 2 Pedro 1:21 Algunos mss. dicen: santos hombres de Dios hablaron siendo inspirados por el Espíritu Santo
2 Peter 1
New International Version
1 Simon Peter, a servant(A) and apostle of Jesus Christ,(B)
To those who through the righteousness(C) of our God and Savior Jesus Christ(D) have received a faith as precious as ours:
2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance(E) through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.(F)
Confirming One’s Calling and Election
3 His divine power(G) has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him(H) who called us(I) by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises,(J) so that through them you may participate in the divine nature,(K) having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.(L)
5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;(M) 6 and to knowledge, self-control;(N) and to self-control, perseverance;(O) and to perseverance, godliness;(P) 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.(Q) 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive(R) in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.(S) 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind,(T) forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.(U)
10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters,[a] make every effort to confirm your calling(V) and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,(W) 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom(X) of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.(Y)
Prophecy of Scripture
12 So I will always remind you of these things,(Z) even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth(AA) you now have. 13 I think it is right to refresh your memory(AB) as long as I live in the tent of this body,(AC) 14 because I know that I will soon put it aside,(AD) as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.(AE) 15 And I will make every effort to see that after my departure(AF) you will always be able to remember these things.
16 For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power,(AG) but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.(AH) 17 He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”[b](AI) 18 We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.(AJ)
19 We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable,(AK) and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light(AL) shining in a dark place, until the day dawns(AM) and the morning star(AN) rises in your hearts.(AO) 20 Above all, you must understand(AP) that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God(AQ) as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.(AR)
Footnotes
- 2 Peter 1:10 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
- 2 Peter 1:17 Matt. 17:5; Mark 9:7; Luke 9:35
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