2 Peter 3:18

New International Reader's Version

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory belongs to him both now and forever. Amen.

Cross References

Psalm 92:12

Those who do what is right will grow like a palm tree. They will grow strong like a cedar tree in Lebanon.

Hosea 14:5

I will be like the dew to Israel. They will bloom like a lily. They will send their roots down deep like a cedar tree in Lebanon.

Malachi 4:2

But here is what will happen for you who have respect for me. The sun that brings life will rise. Its rays will bring healing to my people. You will go out and leap for joy like calves that have just been fed.

Matthew 28:20

Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end.”

Matthew 6:13

Keep us from sinning when we are tempted. Save us from the evil one.’

John 17:3

And what is eternal life? It is knowing you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

John 5:23

Then all people will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.

Romans 11:36

All things come from him. All things are directed by him. All things are for his praise. May God be given the glory forever! Amen.

2 Corinthians 4:6

God said, “Let light shine out of darkness.” (Genesis 1:3) He made his light shine in our hearts. His light gives us the light to know God’s glory. His glory is shown in the face of Christ.

Ephesians 1:17

I pray to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is the glorious Father. I keep asking him to give you the wisdom and understanding that come from the Holy Spirit. I want you to know God better.

Ephesians 4:15

Instead, we will speak the truth in love. So we will grow up in every way to become the body of Christ. Christ is the head of the body.

Philippians 3:8

Even more, I consider everything to be nothing compared to knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. To know him is worth much more than anything else. Because of him I have lost everything. But I consider all of it to be garbage so I can know Christ better.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we want you to bear fruit in every good thing you do. We pray that you will grow to know God better.

Colossians 3:10

You have started living a new life. Your knowledge of how that life should have the Creator’s likeness is being made new.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

Brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you. That is only right, because your faith is growing more and more. We also thank God that the love you all have for one another is increasing.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will save me from every evil attack. He will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn babies, you should long for the pure milk of God’s word. It will help you grow up as believers.

2 Peter 1:11

You will receive a rich welcome into the kingdom that lasts forever. It is the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:2

May more and more grace and peace be given to you. May they come to you as you learn more about God and about Jesus our Lord.

2 Peter 1:3

God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life. All of this has come to us because we know the God who chose us. He chose us because of his own glory and goodness.

2 Peter 1:8

All these things should describe you more and more. They will make you useful and fruitful as you know our Lord Jesus Christ better.

2 Peter 2:20

They may have escaped the sin of the world. They may have come to know our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. But what if they are once again caught up in sin? And what if it has become their master? Then they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning.

Jude 1:25

Give praise to the only God our Savior. Glory, majesty, power and authority belong to him. Give praise to him through Jesus Christ our Lord. His praise was before all time, continues now, and will last forever. Amen.

Revelation 1:6

He has made us members of his royal family. He has made us priests who serve his God and Father. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ for ever and ever! Amen.