2 Peter 1:3 Meaning
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:
Context Explained
1Simon 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:
2Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
3According 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:
4Whereby 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.
5And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
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Ephesians 1:3
Affirms that believers have been blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Colossians 2:10
States that believers are complete in Christ, who is the source of all power.
2 Corinthians 9:8
God's grace abounds to provide for all needs, aligning with His divine power.
Source: 2 Peter 1:3