2 Peter 1:4

American Standard Version

whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

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2 Peter 1:4 in other translations

by which 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 the world by lust.

2 Peter 1:4 · World English Bible

2 Peter 1:4 in context

  1. 2Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;
  2. 3seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue;
  3. 4whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.
  4. 5Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;
  5. 6and in your knowledge self-control; and in your self-control patience; and in your patience godliness;

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