PrayerKeyPrayerKey
PrayAll PrayersBibleLive SermonDocsAboutGo Live Now
New Testament2 Peter · Chapter 1

2 Peter 1:1

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 1:1 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

2 Peter 1:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

2 Peter 1:1 — KJV

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: Simon: or, Symeon God...: Gr. of our God and Saviour

2 Peter 1:1 (KJV)

2 Peter 1:1 in Context — About the Book of 2 Peter

2 Peter is a dying apostle's reminder service: God's divine power has already given us everything needed for life and godliness through precious promises. It warns against scoffers and false teachers, explains the Lord's patience — not slow but not willing that any perish — and calls us to grow in grace.

Precious promisesEverything for godlinessGod's patienceGuarding against deceptionGrowing in grace
Explore the full Book of 2 Peter — all 3 chapters

Cross-References for 2 Peter 1:1

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;

Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:1: servant, apostle, jesus

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:1: servant, apostle, jesus

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:1: jesus, christ, faith

Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:1: jesus, christ, faith

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:1: jesus, christ, faith

Pray 2 Peter 1:1

Generate a Prayer from 2 Peter 1:1

Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.

✦ Pray This Verse

Prayers Related to 2 Peter

Prayer for Spiritual GrowthPrayer for FaithPrayer for WisdomPrayer for PerseverancePrayer for Salvation

More from 2 Peter 1

v1v2v3v4v5v6v7v8v9v10v11v12+9 more
2 Peter 1:2

Curated by

Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey