II Peter 1:3
The Scripture
(3) 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:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Peter urged believers to add virtue, knowledge, self-control, and love to their faith so as to make their calling and election sure, since these qualities keep one from being unfruitful. He affirmed that he and the other apostles were eyewitnesses of Christ's majesty and that prophecy came not by human will but by men moved by the Holy Ghost.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 110:3Matthew 28:18John 17:2II Corinthians 12:9Ephesians 1:19Ephesians 1:20Ephesians 1:21Colossians 1:16Hebrews 1:3Psalms 84:11Romans 8:32I Corinthians 3:21
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