2 Peter 1:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 1:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 1:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine natur..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 1:4 — KJV
“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)
2 Peter 1:4 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.
Cross-References for 2 Peter 1:4
“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. money: Gr. silver”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:4: given, these, might
“And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:4: given, these, world
“These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:4: great, these, having
“For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. clean: or, for a little, or, a while, as some read”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:4: great, escaped, through
“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:4: exceeding, great, these
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