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 up, and spoke to them thus: "All authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.

Even as thou gavest him power over all mankind, that he should give Immortal Life to all those whom thou has given him.

But his reply has been-- 'My help is enough for you; for my strength attains its perfection in the midst of weakness.' Most gladly, then, will I boast all the more of my weaknesses, so that the strength of the Christ may overshadow me.

And the transcendent greatness of the power which he is able to exercise in dealing with us who believe in him.

For in him was created all that is in Heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible--Angels and Archangels and all the Powers of Heaven.

For he is the radiance of the Glory of God and the very expression of his Being, upholding all creation by the power of his word; and, when he had made an expiation for the sins of men, he 'took his seat at the right hand' of God's Majesty on high,

All

God did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up on behalf of us all; will he not, then, with him, freely give us all things?

Therefore let no one boast about men; for all things are yours--

for while the training of the body is of service in some respects, religion is of service in all, carrying with it, as it does, a promise of Life both here and hereafter.

Through

May blessing and peace be yours in ever-increasing measure, as you advance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus, our Lord.

And the Immortal Life is this--to know thee the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou has sent as thy Messenger.

Virtue

Yes, and for this very reason do your best to supplement your faith by goodness, goodness by knowledge,

In conclusion, Brothers, wherever you find anything true or honorable, righteous or pure, lovable or praiseworthy, or if 'virtue' and 'honour' have any meaning, there let your thoughts dwell.