2 Peter 1:2-6
American Standard Version
2 Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; 3 seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us [a]by his own glory and virtue; 4 whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of [b]the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust. 5 Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge; 6 and in your knowledge self-control; and in your self-control [c]patience; and in your [d]patience godliness;
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- 2 Peter 1:3 Some ancient authorities read through glory and virtue.
- 2 Peter 1:4 Or, a
- 2 Peter 1:6 Or, stedfastness
- 2 Peter 1:6 Or, stedfastness
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