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2 Peter 1:2-3 KJV
2 Peter · chapter 1 · verses 2–3 · King James Version
2Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3According 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:2 Peter 1:2-3 · King James Version
2 Peter 1:2-3 in context
1Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
2Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
3According 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:
4Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
5And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Cross references
- 2 Peter 3:18
- John 17:3
- Philippians 3:8
- 1 Peter 5:10
- 2 Timothy 1:9
- Romans 8:28-30
- 1 Corinthians 3:21-23
- Psalms 84:11
- Romans 8:32
- Ephesians 1:19-21
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
Key words (Strong's)
- multipliedplēthynōto increase, to multiply, to be increased, multiply, to be increased, to multiplyG4129 →
- knowledgeepignōsisprecise and correct knowledge, used in the NT of the knowledge of things ethical and…G1922 →
- godlinesseusebeiareverence, respect, piety towards God, godlinessG2150 →
- throughenin, by, with etcG1722 →
- throughdiathrough, of place, with, in, of time, throughout, during, of means, by, by the means of…G1223 →
- divinetheiosa general name of deities or divinities as used by the Greeks, spoken of the only and…G2304 →
- calledkaleōto call, to call aloud, utter in a loud voice, to invite, to callG2564 →
- virtuearetēa virtuous course of thought, feeling and action, virtue, moral goodness, any particular…G703 →
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