2 Peter 1:3

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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:

His

All

Romans 8:32

1 Corinthians 3:21

1 Timothy 4:8

Through

2 Peter 1:2

John 17:3

Virtue

2 Peter 1:5

Philippians 4:8

Bible References

His

Then Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.

Just as you gave Him authority over all mankind, He will give never ending life to all those people [Note: The Greek word here is neuter gender, "all those things"] you have given Him.

But God said to me, "My unearned favor is enough for you, for my power is made complete in [your] weakness." Therefore, I will most gladly boast, so that the power of Christ can rest on me.

and what God's tremendous power [working] in us believers is. [This power is] the same as that utilized by God's mighty strength,

For all things were created by Him; things in heaven and on earth; things visible and invisible, whether they are thrones [i.e., reigning beings], or lords, or rulers or authorities. [Note: "Authorities" here may refer to angelic beings]. All things were created by Him and for Him.

This Son expresses the radiance of God's splendor and represents His very Being, and He sustains everything by His powerful word. After He had provided cleansing for [man's] sins, He sat down at the right side of the Majesty [i.e., God] on high [i.e., in heaven].

All

God did not withhold His own Son [from dying], but offered Him up for all of us. [Since He did that], will He not, along with Jesus, freely give us everything [else] also?

So, no one should boast about [the knowledge or position of] people. For all things belong to you,

For physical training is useful to some extent [or, "for a short time"], but living godly is useful in every way, for it promises benefits [not only] for the present life, but [also] for the life to come.

Through

[May God's] unearned favor and peace be yours in abundance, through the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.

And this is never ending life; that people may know you [as] the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the One whom you have sent.

Virtue

And for this very reason, you people should make every effort to develop goodness along with your faith,

Finally, brothers, give [careful] thought to these things: Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is commendable. If it is excellent; if it is praiseworthy; [think about it].