2 Peter 1:1-8 ▼

1 Simon \Simeon/ Peter (rock), a servant {doulos} and apostle (sent one) of Jesus (YHWH saves) Christ (the Anointed One), To those who through the righteousness of our God {Theou} and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you⁺ through the knowledge (discernment) of God {Theou} and of Jesus (YHWH saves) our Lord {Kyriou}.

3 His divine power {dynameōs} has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge (discernment) of Him who called us by His own (to His own) glory {doxē} and excellence.

4 Through 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.

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

6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance (endurance); and to perseverance, godliness;

7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness {philadelphian}; and to brotherly kindness {philadelphia}, love {agapēn}.

8 For if you⁺ possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge (discernment) of our Lord {Kyriou} Jesus (YHWH saves) Christ (the Anointed One).