2 Peter 1:11
“For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
2 Peter 1:11 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- for thus shall be richly supplied unto you the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
- DARBYDarby
- for thus shall the entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ be richly furnished unto you.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For thus you will be richly supplied with the entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for so, richly shall be superadded to you the entrance into the age-during reign of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For in this way, you will be richly welcomed into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Context: 2 Peter 1
9But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
11For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
12Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.
13Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;
About 2 Peter 1: Growing in Faith
This chapter encourages readers to grow in their faith, emphasizing the importance of developing godly qualities such as virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, and brotherly affection. The author also reminds readers of the surety of the promised salvation.
Commentary
In 2 Peter 1, the Apostle Peter encourages believers to pursue a life of godliness and holiness. He begins by reminding them of the great and precious promises that have been given to them through the knowledge of God and Jesus Christ. He then encourages them to make every effort to add to their faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Peter emphasizes that these qualities are essential for a life of godliness and holiness.