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2 Peter 1:17 web — For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, "This is my be…

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"For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.""

— 2 Peter 1:17, World English Bible

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2 Peter 1 — Context

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knowing that the putting off of my tent comes swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.

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Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.

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For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, 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 he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

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We heard this voice come out of heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.

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We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, 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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knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private 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 World English Bible reads: “For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, in 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 (WEB): “For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, in 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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