By these he has granted to us 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 become partakers of the divine nature.

since I know that the putting aside of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

And I will see to it that after my departure you will be able at any time to call these things to mind.

For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."