Study it in the app“Since his divine power has granted us all things that lead to life and godliness, through the knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and virtue,”
Peter speaks of the precious and very great promises God has grantedHope
SinceὩςhis divineτῆς θείας αὐτοῦpowerδυνάμεωςhas grantedδεδωρημένηςusἡμῖνall thingsπάνταthat lead toτὰ πρὸςlifeζωὴνandκαὶgodliness,εὐσέβειανthroughδιὰthe knowledgeτῆς ἐπιγνώσεωςof the one who calledτοῦ καλέσαντοςusἡμᾶςby his ownἰδίᾳgloryδόξῃandκαὶvirtue,ἀρετῇ
divine
Belonging to God.
Where else “theias” appearspower
The strength to act, above all that of God and his Spirit.
Where else “dynameōs” appearsgrant
Grant, give as a gift.
Where else “dedōrēmenēs” appearseternal life
What God gives to live with him without end.
Where else “zōēn” appearsgodliness
Godliness: the reverence and love for God that show in one's life.
Where else “eusebeian” appearsknowledge
Knowledge: full knowledge of something or of someone, recognition.
Where else “epignōseōs” appearscall to life
God inviting someone to a new life.
Where else “kalesantos” appearsown
What belongs to someone; their people, their family.
Where else “idiai” appearsglory
The greatness and splendor of God.
Where else “doxēi” appearsvirtue, excellence
Virtue, moral excellence; also excellent deeds.
Where else “aretēi” appearsMany manuscripts read “through glory and virtue.”
2Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
3 · This verse (above)
4through which he has granted us the precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become sharers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through desire.
