2 Peter 1:3

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

We have everything we need to live a life that pleases God. It was all given to us by God's own power, when we learned he had invited us to share in his wonderful goodness.

Cross References

1 Peter 5:10

But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm.

2 Timothy 1:9

God saved us and chose us to be his holy people. We did nothing to deserve this, but God planned it because he is so kind. Even before time began God planned for Christ Jesus to show kindness to us.

Psalm 84:11

Our Lord and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honor, never denying any good thing to those who live right.

Romans 8:32

God did not keep back his own Son, but he gave him for us. If God did this, won't he freely give us everything else?

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he replied, “My gift of undeserved grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So if Christ keeps giving me his power, I will gladly brag about how weak I am.

1 Peter 2:21

After all, God chose you to suffer as you follow in the footsteps of Christ, who set an example by suffering for you.

2 Thessalonians 2:14

God used our preaching as his way of inviting you to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things he has done. The Scriptures say,

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We begged, encouraged, and urged each of you to live in a way that would honor God. He is the one who chose you to share in his own kingdom and glory.

1 Thessalonians 4:7

God didn't choose you to be filthy, but to be pure.

1 Peter 1:15

Always live as God's holy people should, because God is the one who chose you, and he is holy.

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner of the Lord, I beg you to live in a way that is worthy of the people God has chosen to be his own.

1 Corinthians 1:9

God can be trusted, and he chose you to be partners with his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:2

I pray that God will be kind to you and will let you live in perfect peace! May you keep learning more and more about God and our Lord Jesus.

2 Peter 1:5

Do your best to improve your faith by adding goodness, understanding,

1 Peter 3:9

Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say,

Colossians 1:16

Everything was created by him, everything in heaven and on earth, everything seen and unseen, including all forces and powers, and all rulers and authorities. All things were created by God's Son, and everything was made for him.

1 Timothy 4:8

As the saying goes, “Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and forever.” These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.

Ephesians 4:4

All of you are part of the same body. There is only one Spirit of God, just as you were given one hope when you were chosen to be God's people.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

Matthew 28:18

Jesus came to them and said: I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth!

Hebrews 1:3

God's Son has all the brightness of God's own glory and is like him in every way. By his own mighty word, he holds the universe together. After the Son had washed away our sins, he sat down at the right side of the glorious God in heaven.

Psalm 110:3

Your glorious power will be seen on the day you begin to rule. You will wear the sacred robes and shine like the morning sun in all of your strength.

1 Peter 1:5

You have faith in God, whose power will protect you until the last day. Then he will save you, just as he has always planned to do.

Romans 9:24

Whether Jews or Gentiles, we are those chosen ones,

Proverbs 12:4

A helpful wife is a jewel for her husband, but a shameless wife will make his bones rot.

Ruth 3:11

Don't worry, I'll do what you have asked. You are respected by everyone in town.

Proverbs 31:29

“There are many good women, but you are the best!”

Proverbs 31:10

A truly good wife is the most precious treasure a man can find!

Philippians 3:8

Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up everything else and count it all as garbage. All I want is Christ

2 Peter 1:6

self-control, patience, devotion to God,

2 Peter 1:8

If you keep growing in this way, it will show that what you know about our Lord Jesus Christ has made your lives useful and meaningful.

2 Peter 1:10

My friends, you must do all you can to show God has really chosen and selected you. If you keep on doing this, you won't stumble and fall.

2 Peter 2:20

When they learned about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they escaped from the filthy things of this world. But they are again caught up and controlled by these filthy things, and now they are in worse shape than they were at first.

2 Peter 3:18

Let the gift of undeserved grace and the understanding that come from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ help you keep on growing. Praise Jesus now and forever! Amen.