2 Peter 1:2-7
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. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith (F)with virtue,[c] and virtue (G)with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control (H)with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness (I)with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection (J)with love.
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- 2 Peter 1:3 Or by
- 2 Peter 1:3 Or virtue
- 2 Peter 1:5 Or excellence; twice in this verse
2 Peter 1:2-7
Revised Geneva Translation
2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you, through the acknowledging of God, and of Jesus Christ our Lord.
3 His divine power has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness, through the acknowledging of Him Who has called us to Glory and virtue;
4 by which most great and precious promises are given to us, so that by them you could be partakers of the divine nature (in that you flee the corruption which is in the world through lust).
5 Therefore, give all diligence to this. Moreover, join virtue with your faith; and with virtue, knowledge;
6 and with knowledge, temperance; and with temperance, patience; and with patience, godliness;
7 and with godliness, brotherly kindness; and with brotherly kindness, love.
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2 Peter 1:2-7
New International Version
2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance(A) through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.(B)
Confirming One’s Calling and Election
3 His divine power(C) has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him(D) who called us(E) by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises,(F) so that through them you may participate in the divine nature,(G) having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.(H)
5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;(I) 6 and to knowledge, self-control;(J) and to self-control, perseverance;(K) and to perseverance, godliness;(L) 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.(M)
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