And Jesus came and spake to them, saying, All power is given me in heaven and in earth.
2 Peter 1:3 - Wesley's New Testament 1755 As his divine power hath given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, thro' the knowledge of him that hath called us by glory and virtue, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For His divine power has bestowed upon us all things that [are requisite and suited] to life and godliness, through the [full, personal] knowledge of Him Who called us by and to His own glory and excellence (virtue). American Standard Version (1901) seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue; Common English Bible By his divine power the Lord has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of the one who called us by his own honor and glory. Catholic Public Domain Version in the same manner that all things which are for life and piety have been given to us by his Divine virtue, through the plan of him who has called us to our own glory and virtue. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version As all things of his divine power which appertain to life and godliness, are given us, through the knowledge of him who hath called us by his own proper glory and virtue. |
And Jesus came and spake to them, saying, All power is given me in heaven and in earth.
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
Even us whom he hath called, not only of the Jews, but also of the Gentiles:
God is faithful, by whom ye were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the strength of Christ may rest upon me.
I therefore the prisoner of the Lord beseech you, to walk worthy of the calling wherewith ye are called,
There is one body and one Spirit, as ye are also called in one hope of your calling;
Yea doubtless, and I account all things to be loss, for the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord; for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do account them but dung,
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report: if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things:
For through him were created all things, that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible; whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all things were created by him and for him.
as a father his own children, And charged you to walk worthy of God, who hath called you to his kingdom and glory.
To which he hath called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
For bodily exercise profiteth a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having the promise of the present life, and of that which is to come.
not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus, before the world began;
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and sustaining all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the majesty on high,
But as he who hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation:
Who are kept by the power of God thro' faith unto salvation, ready to be revealed in the last time.
For even hereunto are ye called; for Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps:
But ye are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a purchased people, that ye may shew forth the virtues of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Who in time past were not a people, but now are the people of God;
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing, but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are called to this, to inherit a blessing.
Now the God of all grace, who hath called us by Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, after ye have suffered a while, himself shall perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
Wherefore the rather, brethren, be diligent to make your calling and election firm; for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall.
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you, thro' the knowledge of God, and of Jesus, our Lord;
For this very reason giving all diligence, add to your faith courage,
and to courage knowledge, And to knowledge temperance, and to temperance patience,
For these being in you and abounding, make you neither slothful nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world, thro the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again intangled therein and overcome, their last state is worse then the first.
But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity! Amen.