Parallel Verses King James Version Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Darby Bible Translation through which he has given to us the greatest and precious promises, that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. World English Bible by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust. Young's Literal Translation through which to us the most great and precious promises have been given, that through these ye may become partakers of a divine nature, having escaped from the corruption in the world in desires. 2 Peter 1:4 Parallel Commentary Geneva Study Bible{4} Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the {e} divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (4) An explanation of the former sentence, declaring the causes of so great benefits, that is, God and his free promise, from which all these benefits proceed, I say, these most excellent benefits, by which we are delivered from the corruption of this world, (that is, from the wicked lusts which we carry about in us) and are made like God himself. (e) By the divine nature he means not the substance of the Godhead, but the partaking of those qualities, by which the image of God is restored in us. Margin world kosmos = world-system. 2Pet 2:20 Jn 7:7 See Scofield Note: "Rev 13:8". 2 Peter 1:4 Parallel Commentaries Library Partakers of the Divine Nature'He hath given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the Divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.'--2 Peter i. 4. 'Partakers of the Divine nature.' These are bold words, and may be so understood as to excite the wildest and most presumptuous dreams. But bold as they are, and startling as they may sound to some of us, they are only putting into other language the teaching of which the whole New Testament is full, … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John The Power of Diligence Going Out and Going In Assurance Be Ye Therefore Perfect, Even as Your Father which is in Heaven is Perfect. Matthew 5:48. The Author to the Reader. The Christian's Book The Mystical Union with Immanuel. Its Basis The Beatific vision. Cross References Ephesians 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Hebrews 12:10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. 2 Peter 2:18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. 2 Peter 2:19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. 2 Peter 2:20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. Jump to Previous Caused Completely Corruption Divine Earthly Escape Escaped Evil Exceeding Exceedingly Exists Granted Great Highly Hope Lust Means Nature Order Partakers Participate Precious Promises Rewards Sharers Whereby Wondrous WorldJump to Next Caused Completely Corruption Divine Earthly Escape Escaped Evil Exceeding Exceedingly Exists Granted Great Highly Hope Lust Means Nature Order Partakers Participate Precious Promises Rewards Sharers Whereby Wondrous WorldLinks 2 Peter 1:4 NIV2 Peter 1:4 NLT 2 Peter 1:4 ESV 2 Peter 1:4 NASB 2 Peter 1:4 KJV 2 Peter 1:4 Bible Apps 2 Peter 1:4 Biblia Paralela 2 Peter 1:4 Chinese Bible 2 Peter 1:4 French Bible 2 Peter 1:4 German Bible 2 Peter 1:4 Commentaries Bible Hub |