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2 Peter 1:1-3
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
2 Peter 1:1-3
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Salutation
1 Simeon[a] Peter, a servant[b] and apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who have received a faith as precious as ours through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:[c]
2 May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
The Christian’s Call and Election
3 His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by[d] his own glory and goodness.
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- 2 Peter 1:1 Other ancient authorities read Simon
- 2 Peter 1:1 Gk slave
- 2 Peter 1:1 Or of our God and the Saviour Jesus Christ
- 2 Peter 1:3 Other ancient authorities read through
2 Peter 1:1-3
New International Version
2 Peter 1:1-3
New International Version
1 Simon Peter, a servant(A) and apostle of Jesus Christ,(B)
To those who through the righteousness(C) of our God and Savior Jesus Christ(D) have received a faith as precious as ours:
2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance(E) through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.(F)
Confirming One’s Calling and Election
3 His divine power(G) has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him(H) who called us(I) by his own glory and goodness.
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