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2 Peter, 1

1. Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:

1. Symeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have been sanctified by our God and Savior Jesus Christ and have received a faith as precious as ours:

2. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

2. may grace and peace abound in you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

3. 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:

3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and piety. First the knowledge of the One who called us through his own Glory and Might, by which we were given the most extraordinary and precious promises.

4. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

4. Through them you share in the divine nature, after repelling the corruption and evil desires of this world.

5. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

5. So, strive with the greatest determination and increase your faith with strength, strength with knowledge,

6. And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

6. knowledge with moderation, moderation with constancy, constancy with piety,

7. And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

7. piety with mutual affection, mutual affection with charity.

8. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make [you that ye shall] neither [be] barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

8. If all these riches are in you so as to abound in you, you will not be idle and useless; you will rather be rooted in the knowledge of Jesus Christ our Lord.

9. But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.

9. Whoever is not aware of this is blind and shortsighted and is forgetful of the cleansing of former sins.

10. Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

10. Therefore, brothers and sisters, strive more and more to respond to the call of God who chose you. If you do so, you will never stumble.

11. For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

11. Moreover you will be generously granted entry to the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

12. Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know [them], and be established in the present truth.

12. So I shall always remind you of these things, though you know them and remain firm in the truth that you have.

13. Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting [you] in remembrance;

13. It seems fitting that as long as I live in the tent of this body, I refresh your memory of them,

14. Knowing that shortly I must put off [this] my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.

14. knowing that my tent may soon be folded up, as our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me.

15. Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

15. I will, nonetheless, endeavor to see that after my departure, you will be constantly reminded of all this.

16. For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

16. Indeed, what we taught you about the power and the return of Christ Jesus our Lord was not drawn from myths or formulated theories. We ourselves were eyewitnesses of his majesty,

17. For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

17. when he received glory and honor from God the Father, when from the magnificent Glory this most extraordinary word came upon him: "This is my beloved Son, this is my Chosen One."

18. And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

18. We ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.

19. We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

19. Therefore, we believe most firmly in the message of the prophets which you should consider rightly as a lamp shining in a dark place, until the break of day, when the Morning Star shines in your hearts.

20. Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

20. Know this well: no prophecy of Scripture can be handed over to private interpretation,

21. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost.

21. since no prophecy comes from human decision, for it was men of God, moved by the Holy Spirit, who spoke.



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Notes de bas de page:

1:3-4 - God's grace has been given to us through the knowledge of Jesus Christ, which provides us with everything we need to live a godly life. The Christian is called to partake of the divine nature, reflecting God's attributes (see also John 17:3 and 2 Corinthians 1:20).

1:5-7 - Peter emphasizes the importance of adding virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love to faith. These attributes form the basis for continued spiritual growth (see also Colossians 3:12-14 and Galatians 5:22-23).

1:8-9 - Practicing virtue increases our effectiveness and productivity in knowing Jesus. Failing to grow spiritually leads to forgetting God's promises and a lack of clarity about our salvation (see also 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 and Hebrews 6:11-12).

1:10-11 - The call to diligence in faithful living is a guarantee of entry into Christ's eternal Kingdom. Perseverance in good works confirms our calling and election (see also Philippians 3:14 and 1 Corinthians 9:27).

1:16-18 - Peter personally witnessed Jesus' transfiguration, an event of great divine revelation. This serves as a solid foundation for the Christian faith, as it confirms Christ's divinity (see also Matthew 17:1-9 and Luke 9:28-36).

Versets liés à 2 Peter, 1:

2 Peter chapter 1 focuses on growth in grace and knowledge. How can we be sure of our salvation? This enriching text reminds believers of God's precious promises and encourages them to develop Christian virtues. Peter reaffirms the veracity of the gospel, based on his personal experience and fulfilled prophecies. The chapter emphasizes the importance of continued spiritual growth and faithfulness to revealed truth. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the fundamental principles of this uplifting chapter.

Galatians 5:22-23: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against these things there is no law." - This verse relates to the list of virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-7, showing similar characteristics that believers should develop.

2 Timothy 3:16-17: "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be equipped and fully prepared for every good work." - This passage echoes Peter's statement about the divine origin of Scripture in 2 Peter 1:20-21.

Matthew 17:1-2: "Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, James' brother, and led them privately to a high mountain. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white like light." - This event is mentioned by Peter in 2 Peter 1:16-18, serving as an eyewitness account of the majesty of Christ.

Romans 8:13: "For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit they put to death the deeds of the body, they will live." - This passage relates to Peter's exhortation in 2 Peter 1:4 about participating in the divine nature and escaping the corruption of the world.

John 21:18-19: "I tell you the truth: When you were younger, you dressed up and went wherever you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands and someone else will dress you and take you where you don't want to go. Jesus said this to indicate the type of death with which Peter would glorify God. And then I said to him: "Follow me!""" - This prophecy of Jesus about Peter's death is linked to Peter's mention in 2 Peter 1:14 of his imminent departure.

FAQ:

What does the "heavenly calling" mentioned in 2 Peter 1 mean?

The "heavenly calling" refers to God's invitation to salvation, which brings with it a life of holiness and perseverance in faith. (2 Peter 1:10)

How can we partake of the divine nature, as stated in 2 Peter 1:4?

By accepting God’s promises and living by faith, we can escape the corruption of the world and partake of His divine nature. (2 Peter 1:4)

What is needed to strengthen faith, according to 2 Peter 1:5-7?

We need to add virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love to our faith, so that it may grow and be fruitful. (2 Peter 1:5-7)

How is assurance of salvation guaranteed, according to 2 Peter 1:10?

The assurance of salvation is guaranteed by the practice of faith, growth in Christian virtues, and the confirmation of one's calling and election through obedience. (2 Peter 1:10)

Why does Peter emphasize reminding believers of the truths they already know?

Peter emphasizes the importance of remembering truths to strengthen faith and avoid temptation, as active memory is essential for persevering in the Christian walk. (2 Peter 1:12-15)


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