and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Truth to Learn With hard work we can develop a more Christ-like character. Behind the Words The word translated “self-control” (‘temperance” in some translations) is engkratia. This is a compound word made up of en, meaning “in”...
2 Peter 1:5 – Diligent Growth
And for this very reason, make all diligence in your faith to add goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Truth to Learn No matter where we are in our Christian experience today, we need to be growing and maturing in our relationship to God. Behind the Words “All” is translated...
2 Peter 1:4 – Eternally Divine
Through these he has given us the very great and precious promises, that through them you may be partakers of the divine nature, escaping the corruption in the world caused by lusts. Truth to Learn In eternity, we will share in God’s divine nature. Behind the Words The expression...
2 Peter 1:3 – God-given Godliness
His divine power has given us everything pertaining to life and godliness through the full knowledge of him who called us through glory and worthiness. Truth to Learn All that we need for life and godliness comes from God. Behind the Words “Divine” is translated from theios, which is...
2 Peter 1:2 – Abundant Peace
According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit to obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you. Truth to Learn Peace with God comes from complete knowledge of Him. Behind the Words Some translations use the...
2 Peter 1:1 – Humble Greetings
Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those having obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ Truth to Learn Peter humbly greets all Christians who read this letter. Behind the Words “Servant” is translated from the...
1 Peter 5:14 – Hugs and Peace
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ. Truth to Learn Peter encourages brotherly love and offers peace to all Christians. Behind the Words “Kiss” is translated from the Greek word philema, which is derived from phileō, meaning “to be a...
1 Peter 5:13 – Embracing the Faithful
She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. Truth to Learn A greeting may come in many forms. The early church used a hug. Behind the Words The word translated “elect together with” is suneklektē, which is a feminine noun....
1 Peter 5:12 – Standing Firm
By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. Truth to Learn It is only by God’s grace that we can firmly stand in Christ. Behind the Words...
1 Peter 5:11 – Our Eternal God
To Him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. Truth to Learn God is mighty in position and power, deserving of our worship now and for all eternity. Behind the Words Some translations begin this verse with “To Him be the glory and the dominion …” The best Greek...