2 Peter 1:2

2 Peter 1:1 bbe — Simon Peter, a servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who with us have a part in the same holy faith in the righ…

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"Simon Peter, a servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who with us have a part in the same holy faith in the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:"

— 2 Peter 1:1, Bible in Basic English

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“Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:”
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2 Peter 1 — Context

Simon Peter, a servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who with us have a part in the same holy faith in the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:

May grace and peace ever be increasing in you, in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;

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;

And through this he has given us the hope of great rewards highly to be valued; so that by them we might have our part in God's being, and be made free from the destruction which is in the world through the desires of the flesh.

2 Peter 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 1:1 say?

2 Peter 1:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Simon Peter, a servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who with us have a part in the same holy faith in the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:”

Where is 2 Peter 1:1 in the Bible?

2 Peter 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verse 1.

Who wrote 2 Peter?

2 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. Petrine authorship is widely held by the church but disputed by some critical scholars on stylistic grounds. It was written c. AD 65–68.

What is the book of 2 Peter about?

Peter's farewell letter, written near his death, warns the church against false teachers and scoffers, and grounds believers in the prophetic word and the certainty of the day of the Lord. "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise."

What are the major themes of 2 Peter?

2 Peter explores themes including False Teachers, Day of the Lord, Scripture, Growth in Grace. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Peter 1:1.

What translation should I read 2 Peter 1:1 in?

2 Peter 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Peter 1:1?

2 Peter 1:1 reads (BBE): “Simon Peter, a servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who with us have a part in the same holy faith in the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

2 Peter 1:1 bbe — Simon Peter, a servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who with us have a part in the same holy faith in the righ…

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