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.”

"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." - 2 Peter 1:4
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What does 2 Peter 1:4 mean?

“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.” (2 Peter 1:4, KJV) In its setting, this verse stands inside Peter’s opening encouragement…

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Partakers of the Divine Nature: Embracing God’s Promises

**Introduction** In the world around us, we are constantly bombarded with messages and images that tempt us to seek fulfillment in transient pleasures and worldly desires. However, in the midst of this chaos lies a reassurance that comes from our Lord through His promises. 2…

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Embracing the Divine Nature: A Prayer for Understanding and Gratitude

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in reverence and awe, my heart is filled with gratitude for the exceeding great and precious promises that You have given unto us, as stated in Your Word, 2 Peter 1:4. I stand in humility with a spirit of thanksgiving, recognizing the…

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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."
"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." - 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." - 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." - 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." - 2 Peter 1:4
1 Peter 2:4 - "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,"
1 Peter 4:2 - "That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God."
1 Peter 4:10
1 Peter 4:10
2 Peter 1:6 - "And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;"
2 Peter 1:7 - "And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity."
2 Peter 1:20 - "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation."
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2 Peter 2:9
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1 Peter 1:4 - "To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,"
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2 Peter 1:5 - "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;"
1 Peter 4:9 - "Use hospitality one to another without grudging."
1 Peter 4:4 - "Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:"
"And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;" - 2 Peter 1:6
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1 Peter 2:5
2 Peter 1:18 - "And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount."
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1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 4:18 - "And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?"