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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. |
Subject: What does the word "these" reference? |
Bible Note: Hi Momma, I saw his post as soon as I posted mine. Either way, this is somewhat difficult for me to get my mind around. Either "for by (all things that pertain to life and godliness given to us) He has given to us His precious and magnificent promises", or "for by (His own glory and virtue) He has given to us His precious and magnificent promises". The antecedent of "these" (vs. 4) would be the conveyor that brings to us His promises. His promises come either through what He has given us pertaining to life and godliness, or they come through His glory excellence. The granting of all that pertains to life and godliness seems more in keeping with the idea of being a conveyor of promises than do the qualities of having glory and virtue. One is already a gifting, the other is God's nature. Looking at it this way, and in keeping with what Tim shared with us, I would say: God has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, and in giving us these things, He gives us His great and precious promises, which enable us to escape the corruption that is in the world by lust. This makes sense to me! What do you think? Love in Christ, Mark |