2 Peter 1:17
“For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
2 Peter 1:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For he received from God the Father, honour and glory: this voice coming down to him from the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there was borne such a voice to him by the Majestic Glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased:
- DARBYDarby
- For he received from God the Father honour and glory, such a voice being uttered to him by the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for having received from God the Father honour and glory, such a voice being borne to him by the excellent glory: 'This is My Son ; the beloved, in whom I was well pleased;'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He received honor and glory from God the Father when a voice came to him from the majestic glory, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
Context: 2 Peter 1
15Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
16For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
18And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
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.