2 Peter 1:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ 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:

Complete Jewish Bible:

From: Shim‘on Kefa, a slave and emissary of Yeshua the Messiah

To: Those who, through the righteousness of our God and of our Deliverer Yeshua the Messiah, have been given the same kind of trust as ours:

Berean Standard Bible:

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

American Standard Version:

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and the Saviour Jesus Christ:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Simon{G4826} Peter{G4074}, a servant{G1401} and{G2532} an apostle{G652} of Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}, to them that have obtained{G2975} like precious{G2472} faith{G4102} with us{G2254} through{G1722} the righteousness{G1343} of God{G2316} and{G2532} our{G2257} Saviour{G4990} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Titus 2:13

  • Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

Romans 3:21

  • But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

Romans 3:26

  • To declare, [I say], at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

2 Corinthians 4:13

  • We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

Titus 1:4

  • To Titus, [mine] own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, [and] peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

John 12:26

  • If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will [my] Father honour.

Romans 1:12

  • That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.

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Commentary for 2 Peter 1:1

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G4826
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Συμεών
    Transliteration: Symeṓn
    Pronunciation: soom-eh-one'
    Description: from the same as Σίμων; Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites:--Simeon, Simon.
  2. Strong's Number: G4074
    There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Πέτρος
    Transliteration: Pétros
    Pronunciation: pet'-ros
    Description: apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς.
  3. Strong's Number: G1401
    There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δοῦλος
    Transliteration: doûlos
    Pronunciation: doo'-los
    Description: from δέω; a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency):--bond(-man), servant.
  4. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  5. Strong's Number: G652
    There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπόστολος
    Transliteration: apóstolos
    Pronunciation: ap-os'-tol-os
    Description: from ἀποστέλλω; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers):--apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
  6. Strong's Number: G2424
    There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
    Transliteration: Iēsoûs
    Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
  7. Strong's Number: G5547
    There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χριστός
    Transliteration: Christós
    Pronunciation: khris-tos'
    Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.
  8. Strong's Number: G2975
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαγχάνω
    Transliteration: lanchánō
    Pronunciation: lang-khan'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. determine (by implication, receive) especially by lot:--his lot be, cast lots, obtain.
  9. Strong's Number: G2472
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἰσότιμος
    Transliteration: isótimos
    Pronunciation: ee-sot'-ee-mos
    Description: from ἴσος and τιμή; of equal value or honor:--like precious.
  10. Strong's Number: G4102
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πίστις
    Transliteration: pístis
    Pronunciation: pis'-tis
    Description: from πείθω; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself:--assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
  11. Strong's Number: G2254
    There are 167 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμῖν
    Transliteration: hēmîn
    Pronunciation: hay-meen'
    Description: dative case plural of ἐγώ; to (or for, with, by) us:--our, (for) us, we.
  12. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  13. Strong's Number: G1343
    There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δικαιοσύνη
    Transliteration: dikaiosýnē
    Pronunciation: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
    Description: from δίκαιος; equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification:--righteousness.
  14. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
  15. Strong's Number: G2257
    There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμῶν
    Transliteration: hēmōn
    Pronunciation: hay-mone'
    Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
  16. Strong's Number: G4990
    There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σωτήρ
    Transliteration: sōtḗr
    Pronunciation: so-tare'
    Description: from σώζω; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ:--saviour.