2 Peter 1:2 kjv — Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

King James Version

"Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,"

— 2 Peter 1:2, King James Version

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2 Peter 1 — Context

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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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Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

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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:

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Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

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And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

2 Peter 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 1:2 say?
2 Peter 1:2 in the King James Version reads: “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,”
Where is 2 Peter 1:2 in the Bible?
2 Peter 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verse 2.
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 1:2.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 1:2 in?
2 Peter 1:2 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 1:2?
2 Peter 1:2 reads (KJV): “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,” 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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