[1] Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have
obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and
Savior, Jesus Christ: [2] Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the
knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, [3] seeing that his divine power
has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through
the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue; [4] whereby
he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that
through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped
from the corruption that is in that world by lust. [5] Yes, and for this
very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral
excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; [6] and in knowledge,
self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness; [7]
and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love. [8]
For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to be not idle nor
unfruitful to the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. [9] For he who lacks
these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the
cleansing from his old sins. [10] Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to
make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will
never stumble. [11] For thus will be richly supplied to you the entrance
into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. [12]
Therefore I will not be negligent to remind you of these things, though you
know them, and are established in the present truth. [13] I think it right,
as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you; [14] knowing
that the putting off of my tent comes swiftly, even as our Lord, Jesus
Christ, made clear to me. [15] Yes, I will make every effort that you may
always be able to remember these things even after my departure. [16] For
we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the
power and coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his
majesty. [17] For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the
voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, in whom
I am well pleased." [18] This voice we heard come out of heaven, when we
were with him in the holy mountain. [19] We have the more sure word of
prophecy; whereunto you do well that you take heed, as to a lamp shining in
a dark place, until the day dawns, and the day star arises in your hearts:
[20] knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private
interpretation. [21] For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy
men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
