2 Peter 1:4

“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.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of 2 Peter 1:4

Whereby are giuen vnto vs exceeding great and precious promises, that by these you might bee partakers of the diuine nature, hauing escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original 2 Peter chapter 1

For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of {the} divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in that world by lust.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And through this he has given us the hope of great rewards highly to be valued; so that by them we might have our part in God's being, and be made free from the destruction which is in the world through the desires of the flesh.
- Basic English Bible

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.
- Darby Bible

By whom he hath given us most great and precious promises: that by these you may be made partakers of the divine nature: flying the corruption of that concupiscence which is in the world.
- Douay Rheims Bible

Whereby are given to 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.
- Webster's Bible

It is by means of these that He has granted us His precious and wondrous promises, in order that through them you may, one and all, become sharers in the very nature of God, having completely escaped the corruption which exists in the world through earthly cravings.
- Weymouth 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.
- World English Bible

Bi whom he yaf to vs moost preciouse biheestis; that bi these thingis ye schulen be maad felows of Goddis kynde, and fle the corrupcioun of that coueytise, that is in the world.
- Wycliffe Bible

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.
- Youngs Literal Bible

rev g d v wiebe ssc.ph.d's comment on 2014-08-24 11:38:36:

The Lord is glorious in His saints.O come let us adore Him!

george's comment on 2014-08-12 21:43:30:

God has given us all we need through His Devine power.That we may live a Holy life through our savior Jesus Christ.

dharam's comment on 2014-08-08 06:12:21:

Thank God for his promises that are real and true. We should be thankful also that we have a nature change the moment we made Jesus our Lord and Saviour.

Susan's comment on 2013-11-26 16:36:47:

Remember that the veil is rent in Christ. When we repent, we are baptized into the body of his death, so that the body of the sins of the flesh might be destroyed. Henceforth we walk not after the flesh but after the spirit. This is a faithful saying. We will all experience this through the spirit, and it is liberating!!

THOMAS's comment on 2011-06-06 19:02:52:

I seek only the truth through him only. I am only a voice with his purpose in mind.

ben weaver's comment on 2011-01-09 17:47:03:

Wow! V. 4 is a great and precious statement informing us of "exceeding great and precious promises" by which we can participate in the great and precious nature of God. Knowing (experiencing) Jesus our Lord(V.2) is the only way that we have access to the all things that pertain to life and godliness. These priviledges are apparently not endowed directly on believers, but available to those who actively obey in pursueing them. Being in Christ, voluntary humility to degrade ourselves as worthless, seems not to be productive or pleasing to God. Personalizing and actively receiving the promises with thanksgivingseems to God, seems to be God's plan for us. "Without faith it is impossible to please God"(Heb. 11:6). Let's go find the promises.

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