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2 Peter 1:17 nasb — For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glo…

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"For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, "This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased"--"

— 2 Peter 1:17, NASB

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2 Peter 1 — Context

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knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

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And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.

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For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

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For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, "This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased"--

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and we ourselves heard this utterance made from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

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So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.

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But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation,

2 Peter 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 1:17 say?
2 Peter 1:17 in the NASB reads: “For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, "This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased"--”
Where is 2 Peter 1:17 in the Bible?
2 Peter 1:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verse 17.
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 1:17.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 1:17 in?
2 Peter 1:17 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 1:17?
2 Peter 1:17 reads (NASB): “For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, "This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased"--” 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.
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