II Peter 1:4
The Scripture
(4) Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
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
II Peter 1:1Ezekiel 36:25Ezekiel 36:26Ezekiel 36:27Romans 9:4II Corinthians 1:20II Corinthians 6:17II Corinthians 6:18II Corinthians 7:1Galatians 3:16Hebrews 8:6Hebrews 8:7
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