2 Peter 1

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2 Peter 1
Papyrus Bodmer VIII.jpg
A leaf containing the Epistles of Peter on Papyrus 72 (3rd/4th century)
Book Second Epistle of Peter
Bible part New Testament
Order in the Bible part 22
Category General epistles

2 Peter 1 is the first chapter of the Second Epistle of Peter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.[1][2] The author identifies himself as "Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ" and the epistle is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle.[3][4]

Text

Structure

This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible):

Verse 1

New King James Version

Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:[5]

Verse 18

New King James Version

And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.[6]

Reference to Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-12; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36

See also

References

  1. ↑ Halley, Henry H. Halley's Bible Handbook: an abbreviated Bible commentary. 23rd edition. Zondervan Publishing House. 1962.
  2. ↑ Holman Illustrated Bible Handbook. Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee. 2012.
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  5. ↑ 2 Peter 1:1
  6. ↑ 2 Peter 1:18

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