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We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. <a href="/esv/2_peter/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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, <a href="/bsb/2_peter/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. <a href="/blb/2_peter/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Accordingly, His divine power has given us all things toward life and godliness, through the knowledge of the One having called us by His own glory and excellence, <a href="/kjv/2_peter/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/2_peter/1.htm">New King James Version</a> 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, <a href="/nasb_/2_peter/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. <a href="/nasb/2_peter/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. <a href="/nasb77/2_peter/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. <a href="/lsb/2_peter/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the full knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. <a href="/amp/2_peter/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. <a href="/csb/2_peter/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. <a href="/hcsb/2_peter/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. <a href="/asv/2_peter/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 by his own glory and virtue; <a href="/cev/2_peter/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We have everything we need to live a life that pleases God. It was all given to us by God's own power, when we learned he had invited us to share in his wonderful goodness. <a href="/erv/2_peter/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 by his own glory and virtue; <a href="/gwt/2_peter/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God's divine power has given us everything we need for life and for godliness. This power was given to us through knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and integrity. <a href="/gnt/2_peter/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> God's divine power has given us everything we need to live a truly religious life through our knowledge of the one who called us to share in his own glory and goodness. <a href="/isv/2_peter/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the full knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence. <a href="/msb/2_peter/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. <a href="/net/2_peter/1.htm">NET Bible</a> I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence. <a href="/nheb/2_peter/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue; <a href="/wbt/2_peter/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> According as his divine power hath given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: <a href="/wey/2_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> seeing that His divine power has given us all things that are needful for life and godliness, through our knowledge of Him who has appealed to us by His own glorious perfections. <a href="/web/2_peter/1.htm">World English Bible</a> seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_peter/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> As His divine power has given to us all things pertaining to life and piety, through the acknowledgment of Him who called us through glory and virtue, <a href="/blb/2_peter/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Accordingly, His divine power has given us all things toward life and godliness, through the knowledge of the One having called us by His own glory and excellence, <a href="/ylt/2_peter/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> As all things to us His divine power (the things pertaining unto life and piety) hath given, through the acknowledgement of him who did call us through glory and worthiness, <a href="/slt/2_peter/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> As his divine power having bestowed upon us all things which for life and devotion, by the knowledge of him having called us by glory and fitness:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_peter/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> As all things of his divine power which appertain to life and godliness, are given us, through the knowledge of him who hath called us by his own proper glory and virtue. <a href="/cpdv/2_peter/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> in the same manner that all things which are for life and piety have been given to us by his Divine virtue, through the plan of him who has called us to our own glory and virtue. <a href="/nabre/2_peter/1.htm">New American Bible</a> His divine power has bestowed on us everything that makes for life and devotion, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and power. <a href="/nrsvce/2_peter/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_peter/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Who has given us all things that pertain to the power of God, for life and worship of God, through the knowledge of him who has called us by his glory and excellence; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_peter/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> As The One who has given all things which are of the divine power, with The Life and Awesomeness of God by his teaching, who has called us into his glory and majesty,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_peter/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> As his divine power has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the acknowledgment of him who has called us by his glorious power, <a href="/godbey/2_peter/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> As His divine power having given unto us all things which appertain to life and godliness, through the perfect knowledge of the one having called us to his own glory and virtue: <a href="/haweis/2_peter/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> as his divine power hath freely given us all things tending to life and godliness, through the acknowledgment of him who hath called us to glory and fortitude: <a href="/mace/2_peter/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> It is thus his divine power has given us every thing conducive to life and piety, by making us acquainted with him, who has called us by his illustrious power; <a href="/wey/2_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> seeing that His divine power has given us all things that are needful for life and godliness, through our knowledge of Him who has appealed to us by His own glorious perfections. <a href="/worrell/2_peter/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> since His divine power has given to us all things pertaining to life and godliness, through the full knowledge of Him Who called us through His glory and virtue; <a href="/worsley/2_peter/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> as his divine power hath given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who hath called us by that glory and virtue, <a href="/parallel/2_peter/1-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gzcat0SlE18?start=20" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_peter/1.htm">Partakers of the Divine Nature</a> 2Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3<a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: Hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/2304.htm" title="2304: theias (Adj-GFS) -- Divine; subst: the Deity. From theos; godlike:divine, godhead.">divine</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynameōs (N-GFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power</a> <a href="/greek/1433.htm" title="1433: dedōrēmenēs (V-RPM/P-GFS) -- To give, grant, donate. Middle voice from doron; to bestow gratuitously.">has given</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">we need</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēn (N-AFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2150.htm" title="2150: eusebeian (N-AFS) -- Piety (towards God), godliness, devotion, godliness. From eusebes; piety; specially, the gospel scheme.">godliness</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1922.htm" title="1922: epignōseōs (N-GFS) -- From epiginosko; recognition, i.e. full discernment, acknowledgement.">knowledge</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of Him who</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kalesantos (V-APA-GMS) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">called</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idia (Adj-DFS) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">by His own</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxē (N-DFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/703.htm" title="703: aretē (N-DFS) -- Goodness, a gracious act, virtue, uprightness. From the same as arrhen; properly, manliness, i.e. Excellence.">excellence.</a> 4Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9-10</a> For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, <a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16</a> From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28-30</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4-5</a> I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus. / For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge, <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a> I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. <a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">1 John 5:20</a> And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a> He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20-21</a> Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, / to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/colossians/2-10.htm">Colossians 2:10</a> And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">1 Corinthians 2:12</a> We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. <a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a> He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>According as his divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us to glory and virtue:his.<a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Psalm 110:3</a> Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.<a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.<a href="/john/17-2.htm">John 17:2</a> As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.all.<a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.<a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a> He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?<a href="/1_corinthians/3-21.htm">1 Corinthians 3:21-23</a> Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; … through.<a href="/2_peter/1-2.htm">2 Peter 1:2</a> Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,<a href="/john/17-3.htm">John 17:3</a> And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.called.<a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28-30</a> And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose… <a href="/romans/9-24.htm">Romans 9:24</a> Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?<a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9</a> God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.to.<a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5</a> And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;<a href="/ruth/3-11.htm">Ruth 3:11</a> And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.<a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm">Proverbs 12:4</a> A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Appealed</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-2.htm">Divine</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-11.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Godliness</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-3.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-2.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-15.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">Need</a> <a href="/james/2-16.htm">Needful</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">Perfections</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">Pertain</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-10.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Virtue</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/5-15.htm">Appealed</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">Divine</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-6.htm">Godliness</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/1_john/1-1.htm">Life</a> <a href="/genesis/50-2.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Need</a> <a href="/jude/1-3.htm">Needful</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-8.htm">Perfections</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-20.htm">Pertain</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-46.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">Virtue</a><div class="vheading2">2 Peter 1</div>1. <a href="/2_peter/1-1.htm">Peter confirms the hope of the increase of God's grace,</a> 5. <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">exhorts them, by faith, and good works, to make their calling sure;</a> 12. <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">whereof he is careful to remind them, knowing that his death is at hand;</a> 16. <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">and assures them of the authenticity of the Gospel, by the eyewitness of the apostles and the prophets.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_peter/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_peter/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_peter/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>His divine power This phrase emphasizes the source of the believer's strength and resources, which is God's own power. In the context of 2 Peter, this divine power is a reminder of God's sovereignty and omnipotence. The power of God is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, seen in creation (<a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a>), the resurrection of Christ (<a href="/romans/1-4.htm">Romans 1:4</a>), and the believer's transformation (<a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Ephesians 1:19-20</a>).has given us everything we need This indicates the completeness and sufficiency of what God provides. The Greek word for "given" suggests a generous and gracious bestowal. This provision is comprehensive, covering all aspects of spiritual life. It echoes <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a>, where God supplies all needs according to His riches in glory.for life and godliness "Life" refers to both physical and spiritual life, while "godliness" pertains to living a life that reflects God's character. This dual focus underscores the holistic nature of God's provision. The call to godliness is a central theme in the New Testament, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">1 Timothy 4:8</a>, which highlights the value of godliness in all things.through the knowledge of Him Knowledge here is not merely intellectual but relational and experiential. It involves a deep, personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. This knowledge is transformative, as seen in <a href="/john/17-3.htm">John 17:3</a>, where eternal life is defined as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ.who called us The concept of calling is significant in Scripture, indicating God's initiative in salvation. This calling is effectual, meaning it accomplishes what God intends. <a href="/romans/8-30.htm">Romans 8:30</a> speaks of those whom God predestined, He also called, justifying and glorifying them.by His own glory and excellence God's glory refers to His majestic presence and divine nature, while excellence denotes moral virtue and perfection. This phrase highlights the character of God as the basis for His calling. The glory of God is a theme throughout the Bible, from the Old Testament manifestations (<a href="/exodus/33-18.htm">Exodus 33:18-23</a>) to the revelation of Christ's glory (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The author of the epistle, one of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his leadership in the early church and his close relationship with Jesus. 2. <a href="/topical/d/divine_power.htm">Divine Power</a> Refers to God's omnipotent nature, which is the source of all spiritual and physical provision for believers. 3. <a href="/topical/k/knowledge_of_him.htm">Knowledge of Him</a> This phrase emphasizes the importance of knowing God personally and intimately, which is central to the Christian faith. 4. <a href="/topical/g/glory_and_excellence.htm">Glory and Excellence</a> Attributes of God that reflect His perfect nature and moral purity, which are the basis for His calling of believers. 5. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> The recipients of God's provision, called to live a life of godliness through the resources provided by His divine power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_provision.htm">Divine Provision</a> Recognize that God has already provided everything necessary for living a godly life. Trust in His sufficiency rather than relying on personal strength or worldly resources. <a href="/topical/k/knowledge_of_god.htm">Knowledge of God</a> Prioritize growing in the knowledge of God through prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers. This knowledge is foundational to experiencing His power in our lives. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_godliness.htm">Call to Godliness</a> Understand that God's calling is rooted in His glory and excellence. Strive to reflect His character in daily life, knowing that His power enables us to do so. <a href="/topical/e/empowerment_for_life.htm">Empowerment for Life</a> Embrace the empowerment that comes from God's divine power. Approach challenges and opportunities with confidence, knowing that God equips us for every aspect of life. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_glory.htm">Reflecting God's Glory</a> Live in a way that reflects God's glory and excellence. Let your life be a testimony to His transformative power and goodness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_peter_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 1</a> <a href="/q/what_are_god's_key_promises.htm">What are God's great and precious promises?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'everything_for_life_and_godliness'.htm">What does having everything for life and godliness mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_theosis.htm">What is the meaning of Theosis?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_auricular_confession.htm">What does having everything for life and godliness mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_peter/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3-11) Exhortation to progress in spiritual graces in order to win eternal life at Christ's coming. God has given us all we need for salvation; let us profit by it, and show ourselves worthy of it.(3) According as.--Better, seeing that This must not be made to depend on <a href="/2_peter/1-2.htm" title="Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,">2Peter 1:2</a>. In the canonical Epistles the address does not go beyond the blessing. Galatians is the only exception; there a relative clause is added to the blessing; but this is solemnly brought to a close with a doxology, so that the exception is one that almost proves the rule. In Hebrews, James, 1 and 3 John, there is no opening blessing; the remark holds good of all the rest. <a href="/context/2_peter/1-3.htm" title="According as his divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us to glory and virtue:">2Peter 1:3-4</a> are a brief introduction to the direct exhortations contained <a href="/context/2_peter/1-5.htm" title="And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;">2Peter 1:5-11</a>. The eagerness with which the writer goes direct to his subject is characteristic of St. Peter's temper.His divine power.--The pronoun refers to "Jesus our Lord." The adjective occurs in the New Testament in these two verses (3 and 4) only; elsewhere we have the genitive case, "of God," "of the Lord," "of the Father," and the like.All things that pertain unto.--All that are necessary for the attainment of. He does not give life and godliness in maturity, but supplies us with the means of winning them for ourselves. "All" is emphatic; nothing that is requisite is grudged us, and nothing is our own, it is all the gift of God.Godliness.--The Greek word occurs <a href="/acts/3-12.htm" title="And when Peter saw it, he answered to the people, You men of Israel, why marvel you at this? or why look you so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?">Acts 3:12</a>, in a speech of St. Peter, and four times in this Epistle; elsewhere only in those to Timothy and Titus. It belongs to the phraseology of the later books of the New Testament. "Godliness" is the realisation of God's abiding presence, the fruits of which are reverence and trust: "Thou God seest me;" "I have set God always before me, therefore I cannot fall." It is introduced here, perhaps, in opposition to the godlessness and irreverence of the false teachers. (Comp. <a href="/2_timothy/3-5.htm" title="Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.">2Timothy 3:5</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_peter/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - According as his Divine power; better, seeing that, as in the Revised Version. The construction is the genitive absolute with ὡς. The words are to be closely connected with verse 2: "We need not fear, for God has given us all things that are necessary for our salvation; grace and peace will be multiplied unto us, if only we seek the knowledge of God." This is better than, with Huther and others, to make a full stop after verse 2, and to connect verses 3 and 4 closely with verse 5. The word for "Divine" (θεῖος) is unusual in the Greek Testament; it occurs only in two other places - verse 4 and <a href="/acts/17-29.htm">Acts 17:29</a>. Hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness; rather, as in the Revised Version, hath granted. St. Peter does not here use the ordinary verb for "to give," but one (δωρέομαι) which in the New Testament occurs only in this Epistle and in <a href="/mark/15-45.htm">Mark 15:45</a>. "God hath given us all things for (πρός) life," i.e., all things necessary for life. By "life" St. Peter means the spiritual life of the soul; that life which consists in union with Christ, which is the life of Christ living in us. "Godliness" (εὐσέβεια) is a word of the later apostolic age; besides this Epistle (in which it occurs four times) and a speech of St. Peter's in <a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Acts 3:12</a>, it is found only in St. Paul's pastoral Epistles; it means reverence, true piety towards God. Through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue; literally, through the full knowledge (ἐπιγνώσρως) of him that called us (comp. <a href="/john/17-3.htm">John 17:3</a>, "This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God. and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent"). The best-supported reading seems to be that followed by the Revised Version, "By his own glory and virtue (ἰδίᾳ δόξῃ καὶ ἀρετῇ)." Bengel says, "Ad gloriam referuntur attributa Dei naturalia, ad virtutem ea quae dicuntur moralia; intime unum sunt utraque." All his glorious attributes make up his glory; ἀρετή, virtue, is the energy, the activity of those attributes. The other reading, also well supported (διὰ δόξης καὶ ἀρετῆς, "through glory and virtue"), would mean nearly the same (comp. <a href="/galatians/1-15.htm">Galatians 1:15</a>; καλέσας διὰ τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ). God calls us through his attributes; his glorious perfections invite us, the revelation of those perfections calls us to his service. The word ἀρετή, with one exception (<a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a>), occurs in the New Testament only in St. Peter's Epistles (see <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>; <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a> and 5). This is, so far, an argument in favour of identity of authorship. <a href="/commentaries/2_peter/1-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. divine θείας (theias) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2304.htm">Strong's 2304: </a> Divine; subst: the Deity. From theos; godlike: - divine, godhead. power δυνάμεως (dynameōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. has given δεδωρημένης (dedōrēmenēs) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1433.htm">Strong's 1433: </a> To give, grant, donate. Middle voice from doron; to bestow gratuitously. us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. everything πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [we need] τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. for πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. life ζωὴν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. godliness εὐσέβειαν (eusebeian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2150.htm">Strong's 2150: </a> Piety (towards God), godliness, devotion, godliness. From eusebes; piety; specially, the gospel scheme. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. knowledge ἐπιγνώσεως (epignōseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1922.htm">Strong's 1922: </a> From epiginosko; recognition, i.e. full discernment, acknowledgement. of Him who τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. called καλέσαντος (kalesantos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [by His] own ἰδίᾳ (idia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. glory δόξῃ (doxē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. excellence. ἀρετῇ (aretē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_703.htm">Strong's 703: </a> Goodness, a gracious act, virtue, uprightness. 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