New International Version His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. New Living Translation By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. English Standard Version His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, Berean Standard Bible His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Berean Literal Bible Accordingly, His divine power has given to us all things toward life and godliness, through the knowledge of the One having called us by His own glory and excellence, King James Bible 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: New King James Version as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, New American Standard Bible for 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the full knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Amplified Bible For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Berean Annotated Bible His divine power {dynameōs} has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge (discernment) of Him who called us by His own (to His own) glory {doxē} and excellence. Christian Standard Bible His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Holman Christian Standard Bible His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. 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; Contemporary English Version We have everything we need to live a life that pleases God. It was all given to us by God's own power, when we learned he had invited us to share in his wonderful goodness. English Revised 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; GOD'S WORD® Translation God's divine power has given us everything we need for life and for godliness. This power was given to us through knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and integrity. Good News Translation God's divine power has given us everything we need to live a truly religious life through our knowledge of the one who called us to share in his own glory and goodness. International Standard Version His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the full knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence. NET Bible I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence. New Heart English Bible seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue; Webster's Bible Translation According as his divine power hath given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Weymouth New Testament seeing that His divine power has given us all things that are needful for life and godliness, through our knowledge of Him who has appealed to us by His own glorious perfections. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHis divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. World English Bible seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs His divine power has given to us all things pertaining to life and piety, through the acknowledgment of Him who called us through glory and virtue, Berean Literal Bible Accordingly, His divine power has given to us all things toward life and godliness, through the knowledge of the One having called us by His own glory and excellence, Young's Literal Translation As all things to us His divine power (the things pertaining unto life and piety) hath given, through the acknowledgement of him who did call us through glory and worthiness, Smith's Literal Translation As his divine power having bestowed upon us all things which for life and devotion, by the knowledge of him having called us by glory and fitness: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs all things of his divine power which appertain to life and godliness, are given us, through the knowledge of him who hath called us by his own proper glory and virtue. Catholic Public Domain Version in the same manner that all things which are for life and piety have been given to us by his Divine virtue, through the plan of him who has called us to our own glory and virtue. New American Bible His divine power has bestowed on us everything that makes for life and devotion, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and power. New Revised Standard Version His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho has given us all things that pertain to the power of God, for life and worship of God, through the knowledge of him who has called us by his glory and excellence; Aramaic Bible in Plain English As The One who has given all things which are of the divine power, with The Life and Awesomeness of God by his teaching, who has called us into his glory and majesty, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAs his divine power has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the acknowledgment of him who has called us by his glorious power, Godbey New Testament As His divine power having given unto us all things which appertain to life and godliness, through the perfect knowledge of the one having called us to his own glory and virtue: Haweis New Testament as his divine power hath freely given us all things tending to life and godliness, through the acknowledgment of him who hath called us to glory and fortitude: Mace New Testament It is thus his divine power has given us every thing conducive to life and piety, by making us acquainted with him, who has called us by his illustrious power; Weymouth New Testament seeing that His divine power has given us all things that are needful for life and godliness, through our knowledge of Him who has appealed to us by His own glorious perfections. Worrell New Testament since His divine power has given to us all things pertaining to life and godliness, through the full knowledge of Him Who called us through His glory and virtue; Worsley New Testament as his divine power hath given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who hath called us by that glory and virtue, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Partakers of the Divine Nature2Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. 4Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.… Cross References His divine power Ephesians 1:19-20 and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength, / which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, Colossians 1:11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully has given us everything we need Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. for life and godliness 1 Timothy 4:8 For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come. Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. / It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age, Romans 6:22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life. through the knowledge of Him John 17:3 Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. Colossians 1:9-10 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, Hosea 6:3 So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth. who called us 2 Timothy 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. Romans 8:30 And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. 1 Thessalonians 2:12 encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. by His own glory and excellence. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Exodus 33:18-19 Then Moses said, “Please show me Your glory.” / “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” Treasury of Scripture According as his divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us to glory and virtue: his. Psalm 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. John 17:2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. all. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Romans 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; … through. 2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. called. Romans 8:28-30 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose… Romans 9:24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? 1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. to. 2 Peter 1:5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; Ruth 3:11 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman. Proverbs 12:4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. Jump to Previous Appealed Divine Glorious Glory Godliness Goodness Granted Life Necessary Need Needful Perfections Pertain Pertaining Power VirtueJump to Next Appealed Divine Glorious Glory Godliness Goodness Granted Life Necessary Need Needful Perfections Pertain Pertaining Power Virtue2 Peter 1 1. Peter confirms the hope of the increase of God's grace,5. exhorts them, by faith, and good works, to make their calling sure; 12. whereof he is careful to remind them, knowing that his death is at hand; 16. and assures them of the authenticity of the Gospel, by the eyewitness of the apostles and the prophets. His divine power God’s own power, displayed in creation, in Christ’s resurrection, and in the work of salvation, is the source of the believer’s strength. The Christian life rests on God’s sufficiency rather than human resolve. Eph 1:19-20 and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe.… has given us everything we need God graciously provides all that is necessary for faithful perseverance. His provision is complete for the purposes He has ordained, supplying what His people need to follow Christ. Rom 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up… for life and godliness God sustains spiritual life and equips believers to reflect His character in conduct, worship, endurance, and holiness. Godliness is not merely outward morality but a life shaped by reverence for God. 1Ti 4:8 For physical exercise is of limited value,… through the knowledge of Him Such provision is received through a growing personal knowledge of Jesus Christ. Knowing Him brings eternal life and transforms those who trust Him into His likeness. Jhn 17:3 Now this is eternal life, that they may know You… who called us Christ takes the initiative in salvation, calling His people out of darkness and into fellowship with Himself. His call establishes both their identity and their purpose. 2Ti 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy calling… by His own glory and excellence. Christ’s majestic glory and perfect moral excellence reveal the worthiness of the One who calls. He summons believers to share in His glory and to live in a manner consistent with His holy character. 1Pe 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood… Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterThe author of the epistle, one of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his leadership in the early church and his close relationship with Jesus. 2. Divine Power Refers to God's omnipotent nature, which is the source of all spiritual and physical provision for believers. 3. Knowledge of Him This phrase emphasizes the importance of knowing God personally and intimately, which is central to the Christian faith. 4. Glory and Excellence Attributes of God that reflect His perfect nature and moral purity, which are the basis for His calling of believers. 5. Believers The recipients of God's provision, called to live a life of godliness through the resources provided by His divine power. Teaching Points Divine ProvisionRecognize that God has already provided everything necessary for living a godly life. Trust in His sufficiency rather than relying on personal strength or worldly resources. Knowledge of God Prioritize growing in the knowledge of God through prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers. This knowledge is foundational to experiencing His power in our lives. Call to Godliness Understand that God's calling is rooted in His glory and excellence. Strive to reflect His character in daily life, knowing that His power enables us to do so. Empowerment for Life Embrace the empowerment that comes from God's divine power. Approach challenges and opportunities with confidence, knowing that God equips us for every aspect of life. Reflecting God's Glory Live in a way that reflects God's glory and excellence. Let your life be a testimony to His transformative power and goodness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Peter 1:3?2. How does 2 Peter 1:3 describe God's provision for life and godliness? 3. What role does "knowledge of Him" play in accessing divine power? 4. How can we practically grow in the "knowledge of Him" daily? 5. Connect 2 Peter 1:3 with Philippians 4:13 on divine empowerment. 6. How can we apply God's "divine power" in overcoming daily challenges? 7. How does 2 Peter 1:3 define "everything we need for a godly life"? 8. What does "His divine power" refer to in 2 Peter 1:3? 9. How does 2 Peter 1:3 relate to the concept of grace? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 1? What Does 2 Peter 1:3 Mean His divine powerPeter begins by pointing to the source: “His divine power.” • The same power that “raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand” (Ephesians 1:19-20) is working on our behalf. • Scripture never limits God’s strength; “Power belongs to God” (Psalm 62:11). • Because that power is divine and limitless, no circumstance outmuscles His ability to act for His children. has given us The verb is past tense—God’s generosity is already a settled fact. • “He who did not spare His own Son…how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?” (Romans 8:32). • “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17). • The Christian life is lived from supply, not scarcity; we start with God’s provision in hand. everything we need for life and godliness Nothing essential is missing. • “My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). • For practical life: guidance, strength, wisdom, daily bread. • For godliness: victory over sin, growth in character, the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). • The Word equips “the man of God…for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). through the knowledge of Him Provision flows along the pathway of knowing Christ. • Jesus defined eternal life as “that they may know You…the only true God, and Jesus Christ” (John 17:3). • Relationship, not ritual, is the conduit; the more we know Him, the more we draw on what He has already given. • Paul counted “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:8) as central to spiritual progress. who called us by His own glory and excellence Our calling originates in God’s character, not our merit. • “He called you to this through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thessalonians 2:14). • His glory (majestic splendor) and excellence (moral perfection) attract and summon us. • Being “called out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9) means sharing in what He is, reflecting His beauty to the world. summary Peter assures believers that the limitless power of God has already placed in our hands every resource required to live abundantly and walk in holiness. These resources become practical and personal as we grow in the knowledge of Jesus, the One who lovingly called us to share in His radiant glory and flawless goodness. Living out 2 Peter 1:3 is a matter of trusting what we have been given, deepening our relationship with Christ, and letting His character shape ours. (3-11) Exhortation to progress in spiritual graces in order to win eternal life at Christ’s coming. God has given us all we need for salvation; let us profit by it, and show ourselves worthy of it.(3) According as.—Better, seeing that This must not be made to depend on 2Peter 1:2. In the canonical Epistles the address does not go beyond the blessing. Galatians is the only exception; there a relative clause is added to the blessing; but this is solemnly brought to a close with a doxology, so that the exception is one that almost proves the rule. In Hebrews, James, 1 and 3 John, there is no opening blessing; the remark holds good of all the rest. 2Peter 1:3-4 are a brief introduction to the direct exhortations contained 2Peter 1:5-11. The eagerness with which the writer goes direct to his subject is characteristic of St. Peter’s temper. His divine power.—The pronoun refers to “Jesus our Lord.” The adjective occurs in the New Testament in these two verses (3 and 4) only; elsewhere we have the genitive case, “of God,” “of the Lord,” “of the Father,” and the like. All things that pertain unto.—All that are necessary for the attainment of. He does not give life and godliness in maturity, but supplies us with the means of winning them for ourselves. “All” is emphatic; nothing that is requisite is grudged us, and nothing is our own, it is all the gift of God. Godliness.—The Greek word occurs Acts 3:12... Verse 3. - According as his Divine power; better, seeing that, as in the Revised Version. The construction is the genitive absolute with ὡς. The words are to be closely connected with verse 2: "We need not fear, for God has given us all things that are necessary for our salvation; grace and peace will be multiplied unto us, if only we seek the knowledge of God." This is better than, with Huther and others, to make a full stop after verse 2, and to connect verses 3 and 4 closely with verse 5. The word for "Divine" (θεῖος) is unusual in the Greek Testament; it occurs only in two other places - verse 4 and Acts 17:29. Hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness; rather, as in the Revised Version, hath granted. St. Peter does not here use the ordinary verb for "to give," but one (δωρέομαι) which in the New Testament occurs only in this Epistle and in Mark 15:45. "God hath given us all things for (πρός) life," i.e., all things necessary for life. By "life" St. Peter means the spiritual life of the soul; that life which consists in union with Christ, which is the life of Christ living in us. "Godliness" (εὐσέβεια) is a word of the later apostolic age; besides this Epistle (in which it occurs four times) and a speech of St. Peter's in Acts 3:12, it is found only in St. Paul's pastoral Epistles; it means reverence, true piety towards God. Through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue; literally, through the full knowledge (ἐπιγνώσρως) of him that called us (comp. John 17:3, "This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God. and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent"). The best-supported reading seems to be that followed by the Revised Version, "By his own glory and virtue (ἰδίᾳ δόξῃ καὶ ἀρετῇ)." Bengel says, "Ad gloriam referuntur attributa Dei naturalia, ad virtutem ea quae dicuntur moralia; intime unum sunt utraque." All his glorious attributes make up his glory; ἀρετή, virtue, is the energy, the activity of those attributes. The other reading, also well supported (διὰ δόξης καὶ ἀρετῆς, "through glory and virtue"), would mean nearly the same (comp. Galatians 1:15; καλέσας διὰ τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ). God calls us through his attributes; his glorious perfections invite us, the revelation of those perfections calls us to his service. The word ἀρετή, with one exception (Philippians 4:8), occurs in the New Testament only in St. Peter's Epistles (see 1 Peter 2:9; 2 Peter 1:3 and 5). This is, so far, an argument in favour of identity of authorship.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Hisαὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. divine θείας (theias) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2304: Divine; subst: the Deity. From theos; godlike: - divine, godhead. power δυνάμεως (dynameōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. has given δεδωρημένης (dedōrēmenēs) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1433: To give, grant, donate. Middle voice from doron; to bestow gratuitously. us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. everything πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [we need] τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. for πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. life ζωὴν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2222: Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. godliness εὐσέβειαν (eusebeian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2150: Piety (towards God), godliness, devotion, godliness. From eusebes; piety; specially, the gospel scheme. through διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. knowledge ἐπιγνώσεως (epignōseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1922: From epiginosko; recognition, i.e. full discernment, acknowledgement. of Him who τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. called καλέσαντος (kalesantos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [by His] own ἰδίᾳ (idia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. glory δόξῃ (doxē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. excellence. ἀρετῇ (aretē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 703: Goodness, a gracious act, virtue, uprightness. From the same as arrhen; properly, manliness, i.e. Excellence. Additonal Resources 2 Peter 1:3 Blue Letter Bible2 Peter 1:3 Bible Gateway 2 Peter 1:3 Bible.com 2 Peter 1:3 NIV |
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