Simeon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ: To those who have received a faith equal to ours through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.
By these he has given us very great and precious promises, so that through them you may share in the divine nature, escaping the corruption that is in the world because of evil desire.
and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own from the law, but one that is through faith in Christ #— #the righteousness from God based on faith.
so that the proven character of your faith #— #more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire #— #may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
As he was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter), and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea #— #for they were fishermen.
Indeed, God is my salvation; I will trust him and not be afraid, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my song. He has become my salvation.”