through which have been given to us very great and precious promises, that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world in lust:

knowing that speedy is the putting off of my tabernacle, as also our Lord Jesus Christ signified to me.

And I will also give diligence that at all times ye may be able, after my departure, to perpetuate the remembrance of these things.

For He received from God the Father honor and glory, when such a voice was borne to Him from the Excellent Glory, "This is My Son, the Beloved, in Whom I took delight";