2 Peter 1:2-4
Revised Standard Version
2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
The Christian’s Call and Election
3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to[a] his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, that through these you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of passion, and become partakers of the divine nature.
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2 Peter 1:2-4
English Standard Version
2 (A)May grace and peace be multiplied to you (B)in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
Confirm Your Calling and Election
3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him (C)who called us to[a] his own glory and excellence,[b] 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become (D)partakers of the divine nature, (E)having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.
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- 2 Peter 1:3 Or virtue
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