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NASB | 2 Peter 1:4 For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Peter 1:4 For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature. |
Bible Question: To what in verse 1:3 "seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence." does the word "these" reference? |
Bible Answer: Hi Momma, Grammatically, "these" seems to be referring to "glory and virtue". Here is what Robertsons Word Pictures says: Whereby Probably the “glory and virtue” just mentioned, though it is possible to take it with panta ta pros, etc., or with hemin (unto us, meaning “through whom”). This is from Vincent's Word Studies: Whereby Lit., through which; viz., his glory and virtue. And finally, from Jamieson, Fausset, Brown: Whereby, etc. — By His glory and virtue: His glory making the “promises” to be exceeding great; His virtue making them “precious” (Bengel). Precious promises are the object of precious faith. I hope this helps! Love in Christ, Mark |