2 Peter 1:3 “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godlines…”

2 Peter 1:3

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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:

World English Bible

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,

American Standard Version

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;

Geneva Bible 1599

According as his diuine power hath giuen vnto vs all things that perteine vnto life and godlinesse, through the acknowledging of him that hath called vs vnto glory and vertue.

Darby Translation

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,

Young's Literal Translation

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,

Bible in Basic English

Because by his power he has given us everything necessary for life and righteousness, through the knowledge of him who has been our guide by his glory and virtue;

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Cross references

“his”

Ephesians 1:19–21 2 Corinthians 12:9 Colossians 1:16 Matthew 28:18 Hebrews 1:3 Psalm 110:3

Ephesians 1:19–21 · BSB

and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,

2 Corinthians 12:9 · BSB

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Colossians 1:16 · BSB

For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

Matthew 28:18 · BSB

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Hebrews 1:3 · BSB

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on h…

Psalm 110:3 · BSB

Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.

“all”

1 Corinthians 3:21–23 Psalm 84:11 Romans 8:32 1 Timothy 4:8

1 Corinthians 3:21–23 · BSB

Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,

Psalm 84:11 · BSB

For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

Romans 8:32 · BSB

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?

1 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

“through”

2 Peter 1:2 John 17:3

2 Peter 1:2 · BSB

Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

John 17:3 · BSB

Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

“called”

1 Peter 5:10 2 Timothy 1:9 Romans 8:28–30 1 Peter 2:21 1 Peter 2:9 2 Thessalonians 2:14

1 Peter 5:10 · BSB

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

2 Timothy 1:9 · BSB

He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

Romans 8:28–30 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

1 Peter 2:21 · BSB

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:

1 Peter 2:9 · BSB

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 · BSB

To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

“virtue”

2 Peter 1:5 Philippians 4:8 Ruth 3:11 Proverbs 12:4 Proverbs 31:29 Proverbs 31:10

2 Peter 1:5 · BSB

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

Philippians 4:8 · BSB

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

Ruth 3:11 · BSB

And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.

Proverbs 12:4 · BSB

A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.

Proverbs 31:29 · BSB

“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”

Proverbs 31:10 · BSB

A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.

Also

1 Peter 1:5

1 Peter 1:5 · BSB

who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

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.

Read 2 Peter 1