2 Peter 1:3
Believers’ Salvation and the Work of God
1:3 I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence.
2 Peter 1:8-9
1:8 For if
these things are really yours
and are continually increasing,
they will keep you from becoming
ineffective and unproductive in your pursuit of
knowing our Lord Jesus Christ more intimately.
1:9 But
concerning the one who lacks such things
– he is blind. That is to say, he is
nearsighted, since he has forgotten about the cleansing of his past sins.
2 Peter 3:1
The False Teachers’ Denial of the Lord’s Return
3:1 Dear friends, this is already the second letter I have written you, in which I am trying to stir up your pure mind by way of reminder:
2 Peter 3:14
Exhortation to the Faithful
3:14 Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.