1:3 I can pray this because his divine power 5 has bestowed on us everything necessary 6 for life and godliness through the rich knowledge 7 of the one who called 8 us by 9 his own glory and excellence. 1:4 Through these things 10 he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised 11 you may become partakers of the divine nature, 12 after escaping 13 the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire. 14 1:5 For this very reason, 15 make every effort 16 to add to your faith excellence, 17 to excellence, knowledge; 1:6 to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; 18 to perseverance, godliness; 1:7 to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish 19 love. 20 1:8 For if 21 these things are really yours 22 and are continually increasing, 23 they will keep you from becoming 24 ineffective and unproductive in your pursuit of 25 knowing our Lord Jesus Christ more intimately. 26 1:9 But 27 concerning the one who lacks such things 28 – he is blind. That is to say, he is 29 nearsighted, since he has forgotten about the cleansing of his past sins. 1:10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, 30 make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. 31 For by doing this 32 you will never 33 stumble into sin. 34 1:11 For thus an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be richly provided for you.
1:12 Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly 35 of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have. 1:13 Indeed, as long as I am in this tabernacle, 36 I consider it right to stir you up by way of a reminder, 1:14 since I know that my tabernacle will soon be removed, 37 because 38 our Lord Jesus Christ revealed this to me. 39 1:15 Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things. 40
1:16 For we did not follow cleverly concocted fables when we made known to you the power and return 41 of our Lord Jesus Christ; 42 no, 43 we were 44 eyewitnesses of his 45 grandeur. 46 1:17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when that 47 voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory: “This is my dear Son, in whom I am delighted.” 48 1:18 When this voice was conveyed from heaven, we ourselves 49 heard it, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 50