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2 Peter 1:3
3As his divine power has given to us all things which relate to life and 1godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us by glory and virtue,
2 Peter 1:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
- New International Version (NIV)His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
- English Standard Version (ESV)His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,
- New King James Version (NKJV)as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,
Context of 2 Peter 1:3
1Simon Peter, bondman and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have received like precious faith with us through [the] righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ: 2Grace and peace be multiplied to you in [the] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. As his divine power has given to us all things which relate to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us by glory and virtue, 4through which he has given to us the greatest and precious promises, that through these ye may become partakers of [the] divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5But for this very reason also, using therewith all diligence, in your faith have also virtue, in virtue knowledge,
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ὡς πάντα ἡμῖν τῆς θείας δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ τὰ πρὸς ζωὴν καὶ εὐσέβειαν δεδωρημένης διὰ τῆς ἐπιγνώσεως τοῦ καλέσαντος ἡμᾶς ἰδίᾳ δόξῃ καὶ ἀρετῇ,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 2 Peter 1:3
- Psalms 110:3Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in holy splendour: from the womb of the morning [shall come] to thee the dew of thy youth.
- Matthew 28:18And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth.
- John 17:2as thou hast given him authority over all flesh, that [as to] all that thou hast given to him, he should give them life eternal.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me, My grace suffices thee; for [my] power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of the Christ may dwell upon me.
- Ephesians 1:19and what the surpassing greatness of his power towards us who believe, according to the working of the might of his strength,
- Colossians 1:16because by him were created all things, the things in the heavens and the things upon the earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones, or lordships, or principalities, or authorities: all things have been created by him and for him.
- Hebrews 1:3who being [the] effulgence of his glory and [the] expression of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, having made [by himself] the purification of sins, set himself down on the right hand of the greatness on high,
- Psalms 84:11For Jehovah Elohim is a sun and shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
- Romans 8:32He who, yea, has not spared his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him grant us all things?
- 1 Corinthians 3:21So that let no one boast in men; for all things are yours.
- 1 Timothy 4:8for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that to come.
- 2 Peter 1:2Grace and peace be multiplied to you in [the] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
- John 17:3And this is the eternal life, that they should know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
- Romans 8:28But we do know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
- Romans 9:24us, whom he has also called, not only from amongst [the] Jews, but also from amongst [the] nations?
- 1 Corinthians 1:9God [is] faithful, by whom ye have been called into [the] fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Commentaries on 2 Peter 1:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3As his Divine power - His power, which no power can resist, because it is Divine - that which properly belongs to the infinite Godhead. Hath given unto us - · Hath endowed us with the gifts; or, hath gifted us, as Dr. Macknight translates it, who observes that it refers to the gifts which the Holy Spirit communicated to the apostles, to enable them to bring men to life and godliness; which were, A complete knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel. Power…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3According as his divine power hath given unto us - All the effects of the gospel on the human heart are, in the Scriptures, traced to the power of God. See the notes at Romans 1:16. There are no moral means which have ever been used that have such power as the gospel; none through which God has done so much in changing the character and affecting the destiny of man. All things that pertain unto life and godliness - The reference here in the word “life” is…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3His divine power has: The Greek text does not use the name of God here. Peter may be referring to the divine power of “Jesus our Lord” (1:2).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. According as, &c.--Seeing that [Alford]. "As He hath given us ALL things (needful) for life and godliness, (so) do you give us ALL diligence," &c. The oil and flame are given wholly of grace by God, and "taken" by believers: their part henceforth is to "trim their lamps" (compare 2Pe 1:3, 4 with 2Pe 1:5, &c.). life and godliness--Spiritual life must exist first before there can be true godliness. Knowledge of God experimentally is the first step to…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Peter 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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