2 Peter 1:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

From Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. To everyone who shares with us in the privilege of believing that our God and Saviour Jesus Christ will do what is just and fair.

Cross References

Isaiah 12:2

I trust you to save me, LORD God, and I won't be afraid. My power and my strength come from you, and you have saved me.”

Jeremiah 33:16

In those days, Judah will be safe; Jerusalem will have peace and will be named, “The LORD Gives Justice”.

Matthew 10:2

The first of the twelve apostles was Simon, better known as Peter. His brother Andrew was an apostle, and so were James and John, the two sons of Zebedee.

Matthew 4:18

While Jesus was walking along the shore of Lake Galilee, he saw two brothers. One was Simon, also known as Peter, and the other was Andrew. They were fishermen, and they were casting their net into the lake.

Luke 1:47

and I am glad because of God my Saviour.

Luke 11:49

Because of your evil deeds, the Wisdom of God said, “I will send prophets and apostles to you. But you will murder some and ill-treat others.”

John 1:42

Andrew brought his brother to Jesus. And when Jesus saw him, he said, “Simon son of John, you will be called Cephas.” This name can be translated as “Peter”.

John 12:26

If you serve me, you must go with me. My servants will be with me wherever I am. If you serve me, my Father will honour you.

John 20:21

After Jesus had greeted them again, he said, “I am sending you, just as the Father has sent me.”

Acts 15:14

Simon Peter has told how God first came to the Gentiles and made some of them his own people.

Romans 1:1

From Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus. God chose me to be an apostle, and he appointed me to preach the good news

Romans 1:12

What I am saying is that we can encourage each other by the faith that is ours.

Romans 1:17

The good news tells how God accepts everyone who has faith, but only those who have faith. It is just as the Scriptures say, “The people God accepts because of their faith will live.”

1 Corinthians 1:30

You are God's children. He sent Christ Jesus to save us and to make us wise, acceptable, and holy.

1 Corinthians 15:9

I am the least important of all the apostles. In fact, I caused so much trouble for God's church that I don't even deserve to be called an apostle.

1 Corinthians 9:1

I am free. I am an apostle. I have seen the Lord Jesus and have led you to have faith in him.

2 Corinthians 4:13

In the Scriptures it says, “I spoke because I had faith.” We have that same kind of faith. So we speak

2 Corinthians 5:21

Christ never sinned! But God treated him as a sinner, so that Christ could make us acceptable to God.

Galatians 2:8

God, who had sent Peter on a mission to the Jews, was now using me to preach to the Gentiles.

Ephesians 3:5

No one knew about this mystery until God's Spirit told it to his holy apostles and prophets.

Ephesians 4:11

Christ chose some of us to be apostles, prophets, missionaries, pastors, and teachers,

Ephesians 4:5

We have only one Lord, one faith, and one baptism.

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To all God's people who belong to Christ Jesus at Philippi and to all your church officials and officers.

Philippians 1:29

and he has blessed you. Not only do you have faith in Christ, but you suffer for him.

Philippians 3:9

and to know that I belong to him. I could not make myself acceptable to God by obeying the Law of Moses. God accepted me simply because of my faith in Christ.

2 Timothy 1:5

I also remember the genuine faith of your mother Eunice. Your grandmother Lois had the same sort of faith, and I am sure that you have it as well.

Titus 1:1

From Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I encourage God's own people to have more faith and to understand the truth about religion.

Titus 1:4

Titus, because of our faith, you are like a son to me. I pray that God our Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour will be kind to you and will bless you with peace!

Titus 2:13

We are filled with hope, as we wait for the glorious return of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ.

James 1:1

From James, a servant of God and of our Lord Jesus Christ. Greetings to the twelve tribes scattered all over the world.

1 Peter 1:1

From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. To God's people who are scattered like foreigners in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.

1 Peter 1:7

Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honour and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

1 Peter 2:7

You are followers of the Lord, and that stone is precious to you. But it isn't precious to those who refuse to follow him. They are the builders who tossed aside the stone that turned out to be the most important one of all.

1 Peter 5:1

Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us.

2 Peter 1:4

God made great and marvellous promises, so that his nature would become part of us. Then we could escape our evil desires and the corrupt influences of this world.

Jude 1:1

From Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and the brother of James. To all who are chosen and loved by God the Father and are kept safe by Jesus Christ.