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2 Peter 1

2 Peter 1:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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According as
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
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
divine
theios (Greek #2304)
godlike (neuter as noun, divinity)
KJV usage: divine, godhead.
Pronounce: thi'-os
Origin: from 2316
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
hath given
doreomai (Greek #1433)
to bestow gratuitously
KJV usage: give.
Pronounce: do-reh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1435
unto us
hemin (Greek #2254)
to (or for, with, by) us
KJV usage: our, (for) us, we.
Pronounce: hay-meen'
Origin: dative case plural of 1473
alle things
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
that
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
pertain unto
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
life
zoe (Greek #2222)
life (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time). Compare 5590.
Pronounce: dzo-ay'
Origin: from 2198
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
godliness
eusebeia (Greek #2150)
piety; specially, the gospel scheme
KJV usage: godliness, holiness.
Pronounce: yoo-seb'-i-ah
Origin: from 2152
, through
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
the knowledge
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
epignosis (Greek #1922)
recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement
KJV usage: (ac-)knowledge(-ing, - ment).
Pronounce: ep-ig'-no-sis
Origin: from 1921
of him that hath called
kaleo (Greek #2564)
to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
KJV usage: bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).
Pronounce: kal-eh'-o
Origin: akin to the base of 2753
us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
ζto
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
glory
doxa (Greek #1391)
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
KJV usage: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Pronounce: dox'-ah
Origin: from the base of 1380
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
virtue
arete (Greek #703)
properly, manliness (valor), i.e. excellence (intrinsic or attributed)
KJV usage: praise, virtue.
Pronounce: ar-et'-ay
Origin: from the same as 730
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Psa. 84:11•  (Psa. 84:11)
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1 Tim. 4:8• 8for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for all things, having promise of life that is now and of that which is to come. (1 Tim. 4:8)
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2 Tim. 1:9• 9who saved us, and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times everlasting, (2 Tim. 1:9)

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Divine,
Glory,
Godliness,
Life,
Power

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Psa. 110:3•  (Psa. 110:3)
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Matt. 28:18• 18{i}And Jesus coming up spoke to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth.{/i} (Matt. 28:18)
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John 17:2• 2according as thou gavest him authority over all flesh, that, everything which thou hast given him, he should give them life eternal. (John 17:2)
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2 Cor. 12:9• 9and he hath said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for [my] power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses that the power of Christ may rest on me. (2 Cor. 12:9)
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Eph. 1:19‑21• 19and what the surpassing greatness of his power toward us that believe, according to the working of the might of his strength,
 20which he wrought in the Christ in having raised him out of the dead, and seated [him] at his right hand in the heavenly [places],
 21far above every principality and authority and power and lordship and every name named not only in this age but also in that to come; (Eph. 1:19‑21)
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Col. 1:16• 16for by him was created the universe, the things in the heavens and those on the earth, the seen and the unseen, whether thrones, or lordships, or principalities, or authorities. The universe has been created through him and for him. (Col. 1:16)
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Heb. 1:3• 3who being effulgence of his glory and expression of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, having made [by himself] purification of our sins sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high, (Heb. 1:3)
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Psa. 84:11•  (Psa. 84:11)
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Rom. 8:32• 32He at least that spared not his own Son but gave him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely grant us all things? (Rom. 8:32)
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1 Cor. 3:21‑23• 21Wherefore let none boast in men, for all things are yours:
 22whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come, all are yours,
 23and ye Christ's, and Christ God's. (1 Cor. 3:21‑23)
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1 Tim. 4:8• 8for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for all things, having promise of life that is now and of that which is to come. (1 Tim. 4:8)
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2 Peter 1:2• 2Grace to you and peace be multiplied in knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. (2 Peter 1:2)
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John 17:3• 3And this is the eternal life, that they know thee, the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, Jesus Christ. (John 17:3)
called.
Rom. 8:28‑30• 28But we do know that all things work together for good to those that love God, to those that are called according to purpose.
 29For whom he foreknew, he also predetermined [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, that he should be first-born among many brethren.
 30But whom he predetermined, them also he called, and whom he called, them also he justified, and whom he justified, them also he glorified. (Rom. 8:28‑30)
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Rom. 9:24• 24us whom he also called not only out of Jews, but also out of Gentiles, (Rom. 9:24)
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1 Cor. 1:9• 9God [is] faithful by whom ye were called into [the] fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Cor. 1:9)
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Eph. 4:1,4• 1I exhort you therefore, I the prisoner in [the] Lord, that ye walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,
 4one body and one Spirit, even as ye were also called in one hope of your calling; (Eph. 4:1,4)
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1 Thess. 2:12• 12that ye should walk worthily of God that calleth you unto his own kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12)
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1 Thess. 4:7• 7For God called us not for uncleanness but in sanctification. (1 Thess. 4:7)
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2 Thess. 2:14• 14whereunto he called you by our gospel unto obtaining of [the] glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thess. 2:14)
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2 Tim. 1:9• 9who saved us, and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times everlasting, (2 Tim. 1:9)
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1 Peter 1:15• 15but according to the Holy One that called you, be ye also holy in every [part of] conduct, (1 Peter 1:15)
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1 Peter 2:9,21• 9But ye [are] a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set out the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness unto his marvellous light;
 21For to this were ye called; because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow up his steps; (1 Peter 2:9,21)
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1 Peter 3:9• 9not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, because hereunto ye were called, that ye should inherit blessing. (1 Peter 3:9)
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1 Peter 5:10• 10But the God of all grace that called you unto his everlasting glory in Christ Jesus, after having suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, stablish, strengthen, ground: (1 Peter 5:10)
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or, by.
virtue.
2 Peter 1:5• 5But for this very thing also, bringing in besides all diligence, in your faith supply virtue, and in virtue knowledge, (2 Peter 1:5)
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Ruth 3:11•  (Ruth 3:11)
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Prov. 12:4•  (Prov. 12:4)
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Prov. 31:10,29•  (Prov. 31:10,29)
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Phil. 4:8• 8For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever noble, whatsoever just, whatsoever pure, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good report, if there [is] any virtue, and if any praise, these things consider. (Phil. 4:8)
• Eternal life is a life that enjoys God, and is suited to God, and godliness is a character that is like God in all its ways down here, a moral likeness to Him. (“Partakers of the Divine Nature” by W.T.P. Wolston)
• What is our calling? God has called us to glory. We are called to heaven in the first chapter of the 1st Epistle, and here Peter says the God of glory has come out and called us....Glory is the end of the road, and what is to mark us by the way? Virtue, or spiritual energy on the road, of which glory is the end. (“Partakers of the Divine Nature” by W.T.P. Wolston)
• We have here the call of God to pursue glory as our object, gaining the victory by virtue—spiritual courage—over all the enemies that we find in our path. (“2 Peter 1” by J.N. Darby)
• Verse 3 and the first part of verse 4 speak of things which are given by the power of God to each and every believer. (“2 Peter 1” by F.B. Hole)
• A few moments’ reflection might serve to remind us of some of the gifts that divine power has conferred upon us: — the Holy Spirit indwelling us, the Word of God written for us, the throne of Grace opened to us, to name but three. We have received however, not some but ALL things that have to do with life and godliness. (“2 Peter 1” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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As his divine power has given to us all things which relate to life and godliness, through the knowledgei of him that has called us by gloryk and virtue,

JND Translation Notes

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Epignosis, "full knowledge," "personal recognition," as Col. 1.9.
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Many read "by (his) own glory."

W. Kelly Translation

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As his divine power hath granted to us all things that [are] for life and godliness through the knowledge of him that called us by his owna glory and excellence,

WK Translation Notes

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Some MSS. support the reading "through glory and excellence," as in the T. R. But other good witnesses warrant what is here given, "by his own glory and excellence." In meaning the only difference that results is that the more ancient text adds "His own," but in any case it is "by," not "to."