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2 Peter 1:2-4
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
2 Peter 1:2-4
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
2 May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
The Christian’s Call and Election
3 His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by[a] his own glory and goodness. 4 Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of lust, and may become participants in the divine nature.
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2 Peter 1:2-4
New International Version
2 Peter 1:2-4
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2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance(A) through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.(B)
Confirming One’s Calling and Election
3 His divine power(C) has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him(D) who called us(E) by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises,(F) so that through them you may participate in the divine nature,(G) having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.(H)
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