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2 Peter 1:3

King James Version (KJV)

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:

Translations

2 Peter 1:3 - Amplified Bible

For His divine power has bestowed upon us all things that [are requisite and suited] to life and godliness, through the [full, personal] knowledge of Him Who called us by {and} to His own glory and excellence (virtue).

2 Peter 1:3 - American Standard Version

seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue;

2 Peter 1:3 - Bible in Basic English

Because by his power he has given us everything necessary for life and righteousness, through the knowledge of him who has been our guide by his glory and virtue;

2 Peter 1:3 - Darby Bible

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

2 Peter 1:3 - English Standard Version

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to

2 Peter 1:3 - King James Version

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:

2 Peter 1:3 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pues su divino poder nos ha concedido todo cuanto concierne a la vida y a la piedad, mediante el verdadero conocimiento de aquel que nos llamò por su gloria y excelencia,

2 Peter 1:3 - The Message

Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been miraculously given to us by getting to know, personally and intimately, the One who invited us to God. The best invitation we ever received! We were also given absolutely terrific promises to pass on to you—your tickets to participation in the life of God after you turned your back on a world corrupted by lust.

2 Peter 1:3 - New American Standard Bible

seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

2 Peter 1:3 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pues Su divino poder nos ha concedido todo cuanto concierne a la vida y a la piedad, mediante el verdadero conocimiento de Aquél que nos llamò por Su gloria y excelencia.

2 Peter 1:3 - World English Bible

seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;

2 Peter 1:3 - Young's Living Translation

As all things to us His divine power (the things pertaining unto life and piety) hath given, through the acknowledgement of him who did call us through glory and worthiness,

2 Peter 1:3 - Additional Comments

It refers to the divine power of God and Jesus, equating Jesus with God.
Though God's divine power, we have all things pertaining to the excellent life and to godliness. It is only by His power. We can only become more live Christ through His power.
How do we receive God's divine power? Though the knowledge of Him. The more we know Him, the more he opens up His power to us.

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