2 Peter 1:3
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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:
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of 2 Peter 1:3
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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;
- American Standard Version (1901)
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;
- Basic English Bible
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,
- Darby Bible
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:
- Webster's Bible
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.
- Weymouth 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;
- World English Bible
Hou alle thingis of his godlich vertu, that ben to lijf and pitee, ben youun to vs, bi the knowyng of hym, that clepide vs for his owne glorie and vertu.
- Wycliffe Bible
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,
- Youngs Literal Bible
View Wesley's Notes for 2 Peter 1:3
1:3 As his divine power has given us all things - There is a wonderful cheerfulness in this exordium, which begins with the exhortation itself. That pertain to life and godliness - To the present, natural life, and to the continuance and increase of spiritual life. Through that divine knowledge of him - Of Christ. Who hath called us by - His own glorious power, to eternal glory, as the end; by Christian virtue or fortitude, as the means.
View People's Bible Notes for 2 Peter 1:3
2Pe 1:3 According as his divine power. "Seeing that his divine power" (Revised Version). Hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness. It has granted us all things needful to live godly lives. Through the knowledge of him that hath called us. These all come through the knowledge of God. To glory and virtue. "By his own glory and virtue" (Revised Version). God's power is manifested in his glory and virtue. It is his moral excellency and glory that move upon men, not physical power.
Obed meleja's comment on 2011-04-16 01:51:34:
This verse only mean that,through the knowldge of the divine power of Him who has called us into glory and vitue, we have the access into all thngs that a full and godly life requires to have. In Christ,we are complete indeed.
Bongani Mzayiya's comment on 2010-12-30 01:48:07:
When i read this scripture it create so much boldness and confidence in my Heavenly Father, to know that He has already supplied{given} me all things from this life until eternity.All i have to do is to receive and believe
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