2 Peter · Chapter 1
2 Peter 1:3 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;"
KJV · King James Version
"According as5613 his846 divine2304 power1411 hath given1433 unto us2254 all things3956 that pertain unto4314 life2222 and2532 godliness2150, through1223 the knowledge1922 of him that hath called2564 us2248 to1223 glory1391 and2532 virtue703: to: or, by"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses according, hath, given, unto, while the WEB renders these as seeing, has, granted, who. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
2 Peter 1:3 in 2 Peter 1
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 2 Peter 1:3 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 2 Peter 1. Read the full chapter →
- v.1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:
- v.2 Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,
- v.3 seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;
- v.4 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.
- v.5 Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
Book background
About the Book of 2 Peter
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- General epistle
- Author
- Peter the apostle
- Date written
- c. 65–67 AD
- Audience
- The same churches as 1 Peter — now threatened by false teachers
- Chapters
- 3
2 Peter is the apostle's farewell. He warns against false teachers, defends the certainty of Christ's return, and affirms the divine origin of Scripture: "Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit" (1:21). The book ends urging readers to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Setting: Peter's last letter, written shortly before his execution.
Key themes: true knowledge · false teachers · second coming · scripture · godliness
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 2 Peter 1:3
2 Peter 1:3 contains 31 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness
STHDPH
- 2
through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;
TTKOHW
Frequently asked
FAQ about 2 Peter 1:3
What does 2 Peter 1:3 say?
2 Peter 1:3 reads: "seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;" — from the New Testament, 2 Peter (General epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 2 Peter 1:3 in?
2 Peter 1:3 is in the book of 2 Peter, traditionally attributed to Peter the apostle and written around c. 65–67 AD. 2 Peter is general epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The same churches as 1 Peter — now threatened by false teachers. Best known for the inspiration of Scripture and the certainty of Christ's return.
What is the difference between 2 Peter 1:3 in WEB and KJV?
2 Peter 1:3 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "According as5613 his846 divine2304 power1411 hath given1433 unto us2254 all things3956 that pertain unto4314 life2222 and2532 godliness2150, through1223 the knowledge1922 of him that hath called2564 us2248 to1223 glory1391 and2532 virtue703: to: or, by". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 2 Peter 1:3?
2 Peter 1:3 is 31 words in the WEB translation (165 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 9 seconds.
How can I memorise 2 Peter 1:3?
To memorise 2 Peter 1:3, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 2 Peter 1:3 matter in 2 Peter?
2 Peter is the apostle's farewell. He warns against false teachers, defends the certainty of Christ's return, and affirms the divine origin of Scripture: "Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit" (1:21). The book ends urging readers to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:3 sits within this larger story — 2 Peter as a whole emphasises true knowledge, false teachers, second coming.
How can I apply 2 Peter 1:3 today?
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