2 Peter · Chapter 3 · Wisdom
2 Peter 3:18 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen."
KJV · King James Version
"But1161 grow837 in1722 grace5485, and2532 in the knowledge1108 of our2257 Lord2962 and2532 Saviour4990 Jesus2424 Christ5547. To him846 be glory1391 both2532 now3568 and2532 for1519 ever165 2250. Amen281."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses saviour, for, ever, while the WEB renders these as savior, forever. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
2 Peter 3:18 in 2 Peter 3
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 2 Peter 3:18 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 2 Peter 3. Read the full chapter →
- v.16 as also in all of his letters, speaking in them of these things. In those, there are some things that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unsettled twist, as they also do to the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
- v.17 You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
- v.18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
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 3:18
2 Peter 3:18 contains 24 words in 3 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
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
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- 2
To him be the glory both now and forever
THBTGB
- 3
Amen.
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Frequently asked
FAQ about 2 Peter 3:18
What does 2 Peter 3:18 say?
2 Peter 3:18 reads: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen." — 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 3:18 in?
2 Peter 3:18 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 2 Peter 3:18 about?
2 Peter 3:18 is primarily a Bible verse about Wisdom. Within 2 Peter, 2 Peter is the apostle's farewell. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 2 Peter 3:18 in WEB and KJV?
2 Peter 3:18 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "But1161 grow837 in1722 grace5485, and2532 in the knowledge1108 of our2257 Lord2962 and2532 Saviour4990 Jesus2424 Christ5547. To him846 be glory1391 both2532 now3568 and2532 for1519 ever165 2250. Amen281.". 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 3:18?
2 Peter 3:18 is 24 words in the WEB translation (120 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.
How can I memorise 2 Peter 3:18?
To memorise 2 Peter 3:18, split it into its 3 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 3:18 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 3:18 sits within this larger story — 2 Peter as a whole emphasises true knowledge, false teachers, second coming.
How can I apply 2 Peter 3:18 today?
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