2 Peter 1:3 asv — seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledg…

American Standard Version

"seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue; "

— 2 Peter 1:3, American Standard Version

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2 Peter 1 — Context

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Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and the Saviour Jesus Christ:

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Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;

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seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue;

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whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

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Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;

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and in your knowledge self-control; and in your self-control patience; and in your patience godliness;

2 Peter 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 1:3 say?
2 Peter 1:3 in the American Standard Version reads: “seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue; ”
Where is 2 Peter 1:3 in the Bible?
2 Peter 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verse 3.
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 1:3.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 1:3 in?
2 Peter 1:3 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 1:3?
2 Peter 1:3 reads (ASV): “seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue; ” 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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