2 Peter 1:4 nasb — For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of th…

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"For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust."

— 2 Peter 1:4, NASB

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2 Peter 1 — Context

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Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:

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

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seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

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For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.

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Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge,

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and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,

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and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.

2 Peter 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 1:4 say?
2 Peter 1:4 in the NASB reads: “For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.”
Where is 2 Peter 1:4 in the Bible?
2 Peter 1:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verse 4.
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 1:4.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 1:4 in?
2 Peter 1:4 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 1:4?
2 Peter 1:4 reads (NASB): “For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.” 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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