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NASB | 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Peter 3:18 but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. |
Subject: What does it mean to be Christ like? |
Bible Note: Makarios, Great answer: a prayerful, obedient study of God's word because Jesus Christ is the living word of God made flesh (John 1.14). But consider the following, puzzling mandate from Paul: "It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us." (2Th 2:14-15 NASB) Apart from diligent study of the word, what "traditions" must we stand firm in so that we may gain the glory of our Lord, Jesus Christ? Colin |