- For no prophecy ever came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
- But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
- But don’t forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
- Then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment.
- Seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue.
- The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
- Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- As newborn babies, long for the pure spiritual milk, that with it you may grow.
- Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good?
- 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.
- Live as free people, yet not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
- Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble. For thus you will be richly supplied with the entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
- Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
- For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps.
- And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
- But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.
- Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.
- Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control, perseverance; and in perseverance, godliness; and in godliness, brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.
- He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed by his wounds.
- Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous.
- But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”
- Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
- He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
- Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
- Having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.A fool despises his father’s correction,
but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. This is the boldness which we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.Next verse!With image