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2 Peter 1:16 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
we have
exakoloutheo (Greek #1811)
to follow out, i.e. (figuratively) to imitate, obey, yield to
KJV usage: follow.
Pronounce: ex-ak-ol-oo-theh'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 190
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
followed
exakoloutheo (Greek #1811)
to follow out, i.e. (figuratively) to imitate, obey, yield to
KJV usage: follow.
Pronounce: ex-ak-ol-oo-theh'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 190
cunningly devised
sophizo (Greek #4679)
to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e. continue plausible error
KJV usage: cunningly devised, make wise.
Pronounce: sof-id'-zo
Origin: from 4680
fables
muthos (Greek #3454)
a tale, i.e. fiction ("myth")
KJV usage: fable.
Pronounce: moo'-thos
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3453 (through the idea of tuition)
k, when we made known
gnorizo (Greek #1107)
to make known; subjectively, to know
KJV usage: certify, declare, make known, give to understand, do to wit, wot.
Pronounce: gno-rid'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 1097
unto you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
the power
dunamis (Greek #1411)
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
KJV usage: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-is
Origin: from 1410
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
coming
parousia (Greek #3952)
a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
KJV usage: coming, presence.
Pronounce: par-oo-see'-ah
Origin: from the present participle of 3918
of
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
were
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
eyewitnesses
epoptes (Greek #2030)
a looker-on
KJV usage: eye-witness.
Pronounce: ep-op'-tace
Origin: from 1909 and a presumed derivative of 3700
m of
megaleiotes (Greek #3168)
superbness, i.e. glory or splendor
KJV usage: magnificence, majesty, mighty power.
Pronounce: meg-al-i-ot'-ace
Origin: from 3167
his
ekeinos (Greek #1565)
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
KJV usage: he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also 3778.
Pronounce: ek-i'-nos
Origin: from 1563
majesty
megaleiotes (Greek #3168)
superbness, i.e. glory or splendor
KJV usage: magnificence, majesty, mighty power.
Pronounce: meg-al-i-ot'-ace
Origin: from 3167
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2 Cor. 4:2• 2But we have rejected the hidden things of shame, not walking in deceit, nor falsifying the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God. (2 Cor. 4:2)
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Matt. 17:1‑5• 1And after six days Jesus takes with him Peter, and James, and John his brother, and brings them up into a high mountain apart.
 2And he was transfigured before them. And his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light;
 3and lo, Moses and Elias appeared to them talking with him.
 4And Peter answering said to Jesus, Lord, it is good we should be here. If thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles: for thee one, and for Moses one, and one for Elias.
 5While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying, *This* is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight: hear him. (Matt. 17:1‑5)
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John 1:14• 14And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we have contemplated his glory, a glory as of an only-begotten with a father), full of grace and truth; (John 1:14)

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Ministry on This Verse

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we have.
2 Peter 3:3‑4• 3knowing this first, that there shall come at the close of the days mockers with mocking, walking according to their own lusts,
 4and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for from the time the fathers fell asleep all things remain thus from the beginning of the creation. (2 Peter 3:3‑4)
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1 Cor. 1:17,23• 17For Christ has not sent me to baptise, but to preach glad tidings; not in wisdom of word, that the cross of the Christ may not be made vain.
 23but *we* preach Christ crucified, to Jews an offence, and to nations foolishness; (1 Cor. 1:17,23)
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1 Cor. 2:1,4• 1And *I*, when I came to you, brethren, came not in excellency of word, or wisdom, announcing to you the testimony of God.
 4and my word and my preaching, not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power; (1 Cor. 2:1,4)
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2 Cor. 2:17• 17For we do not, as the many, make a trade of the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as of God, before God, we speak in Christ. (2 Cor. 2:17)
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2 Cor. 4:2• 2But we have rejected the hidden things of shame, not walking in deceit, nor falsifying the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God. (2 Cor. 4:2)
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2 Cor. 12:16‑17• 16But be it so. *I* did not burden you, but being crafty I took you by guile.
 17Did I make gain of you by any of those whom I have sent to you? (2 Cor. 12:16‑17)
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Eph. 4:14• 14in order that we may be no longer babes, tossed and carried about by every wind of *that* teaching which is in the sleight of men, in unprincipled cunning with a view to systematized error; (Eph. 4:14)
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2 Thess. 2:9• 9whose coming is according to the working of Satan in all power and signs and wonders of falsehood, (2 Thess. 2:9)
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1 Tim. 1:4• 4nor to turn their minds to fables and interminable genealogies, which bring questionings rather than further God's dispensation, which is in faith. (1 Tim. 1:4)
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1 Tim. 4:7• 7But profane and old wives' fables avoid, but exercise thyself unto piety; (1 Tim. 4:7)
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Titus 1:14• 14not turning their minds to Jewish fables and commandments of men turning away from the truth. (Titus 1:14)
the power.
Matt. 28:18• 18And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth. (Matt. 28:18)
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Mark 9:1• 1And he said to them, Verily I say unto you, There are some of those standing here that shall not taste death until they shall have seen the kingdom of God come in power. (Mark 9:1)
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John 17:2• 2as thou hast given him authority over all flesh, that as to all that thou hast given to him, he should give them life eternal. (John 17:2)
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Rom. 1:4• 4marked out Son of God in power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by resurrection of the dead) Jesus Christ our Lord; (Rom. 1:4)
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1 Cor. 5:4• 4to deliver, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (ye and my spirit being gathered together, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ), him that has so wrought this: (1 Cor. 5:4)
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Phil. 3:21• 21who shall transform our body of humiliation into conformity to his body of glory, according to the working of the power which he has even to subdue all things to himself. (Phil. 3:21)
coming.
Mal. 3:2• 2But who shall endure the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? For he will be like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' lye. (Mal. 3:2)
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Mal. 4:5• 5Behold, I send unto you Elijah the prophet, before the coming of the great and terrible day of Jehovah. (Mal. 4:5)
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Matt. 16:28• 28Verily I say unto you, There are some of those standing here that shall not taste of death at all until they shall have seen the Son of man coming in his kingdom. (Matt. 16:28)
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Matt. 24:3,27• 3And as he was sitting upon the mount of Olives the disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be, and what is the sign of thy coming and the completion of the age?
 27For as the lightning goes forth from the east and shines to the west, so shall be the coming of the Son of man. (Matt. 24:3,27)
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1 Cor. 1:7• 7so that ye come short in no gift, awaiting the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ; (1 Cor. 1:7)
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Jude 14• 14And Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied also as to these, saying, Behold, the Lord has come amidst his holy myriads, (Jude 14)
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Rev. 1:7• 7Behold, he comes with the clouds, and every eye shall see him, and they which have pierced him, and all the tribes of the land shall wail because of him. Yea. Amen. (Rev. 1:7)
were.
Matt. 17:1‑5• 1And after six days Jesus takes with him Peter, and James, and John his brother, and brings them up into a high mountain apart.
 2And he was transfigured before them. And his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light;
 3and lo, Moses and Elias appeared to them talking with him.
 4And Peter answering said to Jesus, Lord, it is good we should be here. If thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles: for thee one, and for Moses one, and one for Elias.
 5While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying, *This* is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight: hear him. (Matt. 17:1‑5)
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Mark 9:2• 2And after six days Jesus takes with him Peter and James and John, and takes them up on a high mountain by themselves apart. And he was transfigured before them: (Mark 9:2)
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Luke 9:28‑32• 28And it came to pass after these words, about eight days, that taking Peter and John and James he went up into a mountain to pray.
 29And as he prayed the fashion of his countenance became different and his raiment white and effulgent.
 30And lo, two men talked with him, who were Moses and Elias,
 31who, appearing in glory, spoke of his departure which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem.
 32But Peter and those with him were oppressed with sleep: but having fully awoke up they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him. (Luke 9:28‑32)
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John 1:14• 14And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we have contemplated his glory, a glory as of an only-begotten with a father), full of grace and truth; (John 1:14)
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1 John 1:1‑3• 1That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes; that which we contemplated, and our hands handled, concerning the word of life;
 2(and the life has been manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and report to you the eternal life, which was with the Father, and has been manifested to us:)
 3that which we have seen and heard we report to you, that *ye* also may have fellowship with us; and our fellowship is indeed with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:1‑3)
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1 John 4:14• 14And *we* have seen, and testify, that the Father has sent the Son as Saviour of the world. (1 John 4:14)
• Here our Apostle attests it as one of the chosen three who actually beheld the glory and heard the Father's voice about the Son . (“2 Peter 1:16” by W. Kelly)
• If they in their devotedness to Him became a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men, how righteous in the coming day of glory their exaltation with Christ! It is that the world may know that the Father sent the Son, however low He stooped in grace, and that He loved the saints, however weak and unprofitable they feel themselves to be, as He loved Christ! (“2 Peter 1:16” by W. Kelly)
• To believe without seeing was the lesson they had to learn; and it was a magnificent support to their faith, this fact, that the Apostle, who taught them, had, with his two companions, seen, with their own eyes, the glory of Christ manifested. (“2 Peter 1” by J.N. Darby)
• The glorious kingdom of our Lord Jesus has long ago been seen in sample form by chosen witnesses. (“2 Peter 1” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For we have not made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, following cleverly imagined fables, but having been eyewitnessesf of *his* majesty.

JND Translation Notes

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"Admitted into immediate vision of the glory," a word used for full initiation into the mysteries.

W. Kelly Translation

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For we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, not following cleverly devised fables, but made eyewitnesses of his majesty.