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2 Peter 1

BSB·21 verses ·New Testament
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1SimonΣυμεὼνSymeōn — God has heardG4826 — Full Word Study → PeterΠέτροςPetros — Rock, stoneG4074 — Full Word Study →, a servantδοῦλοςdoulos — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → apostleἀπόστολοςapostolos — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → of JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, To those whoΤοῖςTois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → throughἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the righteousness of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → SaviorΣωτῆροςSōtēros — One who saves; deliverer; rescuerG4990 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → have receivedλαχοῦσινlachousin — to obtain by lot; to be allottedG2975 — Full Word Study → a faithπίστινpistin — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → as preciousἰσότιμονisotimon — Of equal value or honorG2472 — Full Word Study → as oursἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →: 2GraceΧάριςCharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → be multipliedπληθυνθείηplēthyntheiē — To multiply, increase, or aboundG4129 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → throughἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the knowledge of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → of JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →. 3Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → divineθείαςtheias — Divine, of God, godlyG2304 — Full Word Study → powerδυνάμεωςdynameōs — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → has givenδεδωρημένηςdedōrēmenēs — to give freely, to bestow as a giftG1433 — Full Word Study → usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → everythingπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → we need forπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → lifeζωὴνzōēn — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → godlinessεὐσέβειανeusebeian — Godliness; reverent devotion to GodG2150 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → knowledgeἐπιγνώσεωςepignōseōs — Deeper knowledge, recognition, or acknowledgmentG1922 — Full Word Study → of Him whoτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → calledκαλέσαντοςkalesantos — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → usἡμᾶςhēmas — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → by His own gloryδόξῃdoxē — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → excellenceἀρετῇaretē — Excellence, virtue, or praiseworthy qualitiesG703 — Full Word Study →. 4Throughδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → these He has givenδεδώρηταιdedōrētai — to give freely, to bestow as a giftG1433 — Full Word Study → usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → His preciousτίμιαtimia — of great value; precious; highly esteemedG5093 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → magnificentμέγισταmegista — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → promisesἐπαγγέλματαepangelmata — A declaration of what one promises to give or doG1862 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → them you may becomeγένησθεgenēsthe — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → partakersκοινωνοὶkoinōnoi — Partner; sharer in common participationG2844 — Full Word Study → of the divine natureφύσεωςphyseōs — Essential character or natural dispositionG5449 — Full Word Study →, now that you have escapedἀποφυγόντεςapophygontes — to flee away, escape from dangerG668 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → corruptionφθορᾶςphthoras — Decay, deterioration, or moral/spiritual corruptionG5356 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμῳkosmō — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study → caused byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → evil desiresἐπιθυμίᾳepithymia — Strong desire; craving; lustG1939 — Full Word Study →. 5For thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → very reason, makeπαρεισενέγκαντεςpareisenenkantes — to supply, provide, or furnishG3923 — Full Word Study → everyπᾶσανpasan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → effortσπουδὴνspoudēn — earnest diligence; eager care and effortG4710 — Full Word Study → to addἐπιχορηγήσατεepichorēgēsate — to supply abundantly; to provide or furnishG2023 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → faithπίστειpistei — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → virtueἀρετήνaretēn — Excellence, virtue, or praiseworthy qualitiesG703 — Full Word Study →; andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → virtueἀρετῇaretē — Excellence, virtue, or praiseworthy qualitiesG703 — Full Word Study →, knowledgeγνῶσινgnōsin — Knowledge, understanding, recognitionG1108 — Full Word Study →; 6andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → knowledgeγνώσειgnōsei — Knowledge, understanding, recognitionG1108 — Full Word Study →, self-controlἐγκράτειανenkrateian — Self-control, temperance, mastery over desiresG1466 — Full Word Study →; andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → self-controlἐγκρατείᾳenkrateia — Self-control, temperance, mastery over desiresG1466 — Full Word Study →, perseveranceὑπομονήνhypomonēn — Steadfast endurance; patient perseverance through trialsG5281 — Full Word Study →; andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → perseveranceὑπομονῇhypomonē — Steadfast endurance; patient perseverance through trialsG5281 — Full Word Study →, godlinessεὐσέβειανeusebeian — Godliness; reverent devotion to GodG2150 — Full Word Study →; 7andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → godlinessεὐσεβείᾳeusebeia — Godliness; reverent devotion to GodG2150 — Full Word Study →, brotherly kindnessφιλαδελφίανphiladelphian — Affection among believers; brotherly loveG5360 — Full Word Study →; andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → brotherly kindnessφιλαδελφίᾳphiladelphia — Affection among believers; brotherly loveG5360 — Full Word Study →, loveἀγάπηνagapēn — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study →. 8Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → if you possessὑπάρχονταhyparchonta — to be, exist, or be presentG5225 — Full Word Study → these qualities andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → continue to grow in them, they will keep you from beingκαθίστησινkathistēsin — to appoint, ordain, or constitute in an officeG2525 — Full Word Study → ineffectiveἀργοὺςargous — idle, unproductive, inactiveG692 — Full Word Study → andοὐδὲoude — neither, nor; not evenG3761 — Full Word Study → unproductiveἀκάρπουςakarpous — Unfruitful, barren, unproductiveG175 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → your knowledgeἐπίγνωσινepignōsin — Deeper knowledge, recognition, or acknowledgmentG1922 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 9But whoeverhō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → lacksπάρεστινparestin — To be present, to be here, to arriveG3918 — Full Word Study → these traits isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → nearsightedμυωπάζωνmyōpazōn — To be nearsighted; to lack spiritual discernmentG3467 — Full Word Study → to the point of blindnessτυφλόςtyphlos — unable to see; lacking spiritual perceptionG5185 — Full Word Study →, having forgottenλήθηνlēthēn — Forgetfulness, oblivion, state of being forgottenG3024 — Full Word Study → thatτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → he has been cleansedκαθαρισμοῦkatharismou — cleansing, purification, or ritual purgingG2512 — Full Word Study → from hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → pastπάλαιpalai — long ago, of old, in time pastG3819 — Full Word Study → sinsἁμαρτιῶνhamartiōn — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study →. 10ThereforeΔιὸDio — therefore, for this reason, whereforeG1352 — Full Word Study →, brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, striveσπουδάσατεspoudasate — to be diligent, to make effort, to be eagerG4704 — Full Word Study → to makeποιεῖσθαιpoieisthai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → callingκλῆσινklēsin — divine calling or vocation; the condition of being calledG2821 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → electionἐκλογὴνeklogēn — God's act of choosing or selectionG1589 — Full Word Study → sureβεβαίανbebaian — firm, sure, steadfast, confirmedG949 — Full Word Study →. Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → if you practiceποιοῦντεςpoiountes — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → you will never stumbleπταίσητέptaisēte — to stumble or trip; to cause to fall morallyG4417 — Full Word Study →, 11andγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → will receiveἐπιχορηγηθήσεταιepichorēgēthēsetai — to supply abundantly; to provide or furnishG2023 — Full Word Study → a lavishπλουσίωςplousiōs — abundantly, copiously, in rich measureG4146 — Full Word Study → receptionεἴσοδοςeisodos — Entrance, coming in, arrivalG1529 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → eternalαἰώνιονaiōnion — eternal, everlasting, foreverG166 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → SaviorΣωτῆροςSōtēros — One who saves; deliverer; rescuerG4990 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 12ThereforeΔιὸDio — therefore, for this reason, whereforeG1352 — Full Word Study → I willμελλήσωmellēsō — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → alwaysἀεὶaei — always, perpetually, continuallyG104 — Full Word Study → remindὑπομιμνῄσκεινhypomimnēskein — to remind; to bring to remembranceG5279 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → ofπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → these thingsτούτωνtoutōn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, even thoughκαίπερkaiper — although, even though, despite the fact thatG2539 — Full Word Study → you know them andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → are establishedἐστηριγμένουςestērigmenous — To establish firmly; to strengthen or stabilizeG4741 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → truthἀληθείᾳalētheia — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study → you now haveπαρούσῃparousē — To be present, to be here, to arriveG3918 — Full Word Study →. 13I think it isἡγοῦμαιhēgoumai — to lead, govern, or considerG2233 — Full Word Study → rightδίκαιονdikaion — righteous, just, morally uprightG1342 — Full Word Study → to refreshδιεγείρεινdiegeirein — to rouse, awaken, or stir upG1326 — Full Word Study → yourὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → memoryὑπομνήσειhypomnēsei — A calling to mind; reminder; recollectionG5280 — Full Word Study → asἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → long asὅσονhoson — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → I live inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → tent of my body, 14because I knowεἰδὼςeidōs — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → this tentσκηνώματόςskēnōmatos — Tent, tabernacle, dwelling placeG4638 — Full Word Study → willἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → soonταχινήtachinē — swift, quick, speedyG5031 — Full Word Study → be laid asideἀπόθεσιςapothesis — The act of putting off or laying asideG595 — Full Word Study →, asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → has made clearἐδήλωσένedēlōsen — To make clear, reveal, or declare plainlyG1213 — Full Word Study → to meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 15Andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → I will make every effort to ensureσπουδάσωspoudasō — to be diligent, to make effort, to be eagerG4704 — Full Word Study → that after myἐμὴνemēn — my, mine, belonging to meG1699 — Full Word Study → departureἔξοδονexodon — Departure or exodus; the act of going out or leavingG1841 — Full Word Study →, youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → willἔχεινechein — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → be able to recallμνήμηνmnēmēn — remembrance, memorial, record of memoryG3420 — Full Word Study → these thingsτούτωνtoutōn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → at all timesἑκάστοτεhekastote — at all times, always, perpetuallyG1539 — Full Word Study →. 16Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → we did not followἐξακολουθήσαντεςexakolouthēsantes — to follow out, pursue closely, imitate thoroughlyG1811 — Full Word Study → cleverly devisedσεσοφισμένοιςsesophismenois — to make wise, devise cunninglyG4679 — Full Word Study → fablesμύθοιςmythois — Fabricated story; fictional taleG3454 — Full Word Study → when we made knownἐγνωρίσαμενegnōrisamen — to make known, reveal, declareG1107 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → powerδύναμινdynamin — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → comingπαρουσίανparousian — Physical arrival or presence of a personG3952 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → we wereγενηθέντεςgenēthentes — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → eyewitnessesἐπόπταιepoptai — One who has seen with their own eyes; eyewitnessG2030 — Full Word Study → of Hisἐκείνουekeinou — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → majestyμεγαλειότητοςmegaleiotētos — Majesty, magnificence, supreme greatnessG3168 — Full Word Study →. 17Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → He receivedλαβὼνlabōn — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → honorτιμὴνtimēn — honor, respect, or monetary valueG5092 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξανdoxan — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → fromπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → the Father when the voice cameἐνεχθείσηςenechtheisēs — to bear, carry, bring forthG5342 — Full Word Study → to Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fromὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Majesticμεγαλοπρεποῦςmegaloprepous — Majestic, magnificent, splendidG3169 — Full Word Study → Gloryδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →, sayingτοιᾶσδεtoiasde — of this kind; such as thisG5107 — Full Word Study →, “Thisοὗτόςhoutos — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱόςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →, inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → whomὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → am well pleasedεὐδόκησαeudokēsa — to delight in, be pleased with, take pleasureG2106 — Full Word Study →.” 18Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → we ourselvesἡμεῖςhēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → heardἠκούσαμενēkousamen — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → thisταύτηνtautēn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → voiceφωνὴνphōnēn — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → fromἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → when we were withσὺνsyn — with, together with, alongsideG4862 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → holyἁγίῳhagiō — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → mountainὄρειorei — a high hill or mountainG3735 — Full Word Study →. 19We also haveἔχομενechomen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of the prophetsπροφητικὸνprophētikon — Relating to or characteristic of prophecy or prophetsG4397 — Full Word Study → as confirmed beyond doubtβεβαιότερονbebaioteron — firm, sure, steadfast, confirmedG949 — Full Word Study →. And you will do wellκαλῶςkalōs — well, rightly, properlyG2573 — Full Word Study → to pay attentionπροσέχοντεςprosechontes — to pay attention to; watch out for; be on guardG4337 — Full Word Study → to ithō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study →, asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → to a lampλύχνῳlychnō — A lamp or light-producing vesselG3088 — Full Word Study → shiningφαίνοντιphainonti — To appear, shine, or become visibleG5316 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a dark placeτόπῳtopō — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study →, untilἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → the dayἡμέραhēmera — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → dawnsδιαυγάσῃdiaugasē — to shine through; to dawnG1306 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the morning star risesἀνατείλῃanateilē — to rise, spring up, dawnG393 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαιςkardiais — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →. 20Above allπρῶτονprōton — first; before; at the beginningG4412 — Full Word Study →, you must understandγινώσκοντεςginōskontes — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → noοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → prophecyπροφητείαprophēteia — Divine utterance or prophetic declarationG4394 — Full Word Study → of Scriptureγραφῆςgraphēs — Writing, scripture, sacred textG1124 — Full Word Study → comesγίνεταιginetai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → from one’s own interpretationἐπιλύσεωςepilyseōs — explanation, interpretation, or solutionG1955 — Full Word Study →. 21Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → no such prophecyπροφητείαprophēteia — Divine utterance or prophetic declarationG4394 — Full Word Study → was ever brought forthἠνέχθηēnechthē — to bear, carry, bring forthG5342 — Full Word Study → by the will of manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → menἄνθρωποιanthrōpoi — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → spokeἐλάλησανelalēsan — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → as they were carried alongφερόμενοιpheromenoi — to bear, carry, bring forthG5342 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → the Holy SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — 2 Peter 1
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Second Peter chapter 1 is Peter's passionate call to spiritual maturity and growth in the Christian life. Writing near the end of his earthly ministry, Peter emphasizes that God has already given believers everything necessary for godliness through their knowledge of Christ (verse 3). He then challenges them to cultivate a progression of Christian virtues—from faith to love—as evidence of a genuine, fruitful relationship with Jesus. Throughout, Peter anchors his exhortation in the apostolic testimony of Christ's power and the reliability of Scripture, reminding believers that they are standing on solid ground.

Verses 1-2: Greetings and the Source of Grace

Peter identifies himself as "a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ," emphasizing both his humility and his apostolic authority. He addresses Christians who have received "like precious faith"—the same quality of saving faith that the apostles themselves possessed. This faith comes "through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ," showing that saving faith is not earned but is a gift received through Christ's righteousness imputed to us. Peter's prayer in verse 2 is that "grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God." Here, knowledge is not merely intellectual but relational—an intimate, personal knowing of God and Christ that produces multiplication of grace and peace in the believer's life.

Application: As believers, we rest not in our own righteousness but in Christ's. Our faith is precious precisely because it is His gift to us.

Verses 3-4: Divine Provision for Godliness

Peter declares that God's "divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness." This is foundational: believers lack nothing spiritually for living a godly life. This provision comes "through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue." God has also given us "exceeding great and precious promises" by which we "become partakers of the divine nature"—not literally becoming God, but sharing in His character and power—while having "escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." These promises are the means by which God transforms us from sin-enslaved creatures into Christ-like people.

Application: When tempted, remember: you have already been given everything needed to say no to sin and yes to holiness. Christ's power is at your disposal.

Verses 5-11: The Ladder of Virtue

Having established what God provides, Peter now calls believers to active participation in their own growth. "Giving all diligence," add to faith: virtue (moral excellence), knowledge, temperance (self-control), patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love (charity). This is not a works-based ladder to salvation but a portrait of progressive sanctification. When these qualities are present "and abound," they prevent believers from being "barren nor unfruitful." Conversely, verse 9 warns that whoever lacks these things is spiritually blind and has forgotten their cleansing from past sins. Verse 10 urges believers to "make your calling and election sure" through diligent pursuit of these virtues. The promise is certain: "ye shall never fall" and will receive "an entrance...abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."

Application: Christian growth is not optional but the normal expectation for a believer who truly knows Christ. Ask yourself: which virtue needs development in your life today?

Verses 12-21: The Apostolic Witness and Reliable Scripture

Peter commits to reminding believers of these truths until his death (the "tabernacle" of verse 13). He grounds this exhortation in eyewitness testimony: he and others saw Christ's majesty at the transfiguration (verses 16-18). Yet Peter elevates Scripture above even apostolic memory, declaring "We have also a more sure word of prophecy" (verse 19). Scripture is a "light that shineth in a dark place" until Christ returns. Finally, verses 20-21 affirm that biblical prophecy is not private interpretation but comes from men moved by the Holy Spirit. This establishes Scripture as God's authoritative, reliable Word.

Application: In a dark world, Scripture is your steady light. Trust it completely and read it faithfully.

Application for Today

Peter's message is clear: God has given you everything for godliness; now pursue it deliberately. Examine your life against the virtues he describes. Are you growing in knowledge, self-control, and love? Feed on Scripture daily as your sure word of guidance. Remember that spiritual maturity is both God's work in you and your responsive effort, working together by grace.

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