CHAPTER 1
Simon
Peter,
a servant
and
apostle
of Jesus
Christ,
To those who
through
the righteousness
of our
God
and
Savior
Jesus
Christ
have received
a faith
as precious
as ours:
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.
Through
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.
and
to
knowledge,
self-control;
and
to
self-control,
perseverance;
and
to
perseverance,
godliness;
For
if you
possess
these qualities
and
continue to grow in them,
they will keep you from being
ineffective
and
unproductive
in
your
knowledge
of our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
But
whoever
lacks
these traits
is
nearsighted
to the point of blindness,
having forgotten
that
he has been cleansed
from his
past
sins.
Therefore,
brothers,
be all the more eager
to make
your
calling
and
election
sure.
For
if you practice
these things
you will never
stumble,
and
you
will receive
a lavish
reception
into
the
eternal
kingdom
of our
Lord
and
Savior
Jesus
Christ.
Therefore,
I will
always
remind
you
of
these things,
even though
you know them
and
are established
in
the
truth
you now have.
And
I will make every effort to ensure
that after
my
departure,
you
will
be able to recall
these things
at all times.
For
we did not follow
cleverly devised
fables
when we made known
to you
the
power
and
coming
of our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
but
we were
eyewitnesses
of His
majesty.
For
He received
honor
and
glory
from
God
the Father
when the voice
from
the
Majestic
Glory
said
to Him,
“This
is
My
beloved
Son,
in
whom
I
am well pleased."
We also have
the
message
of the prophets,
which has been confirmed beyond doubt.
And you will do
well
to pay attention
to this message,
as
to a lamp
shining
in
a dark
place,
until
the
day
dawns
and
the morning star
rises
in
your
hearts.
Above all,
you must understand
that
no
prophecy
of Scripture
comes
from the prophet’s own
interpretation.
For
no
prophecy
was ever
brought about
through human initiative,
but
men
spoke
from
God
as they were carried along
by
the Holy
Spirit.