n3inTrilogy 2 Peter 1 - 11 from the English Standard Version (ESV): Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if ...

n3inTrilogy 1 Peter 2:11-25   (ESV)  “Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, ...” Book Chapter Verse Content below is intended for incremental study over numerous lessons at a daily pace planned by the reader. Parallel Verse Summary Philippians 3:20 Believers are citizens of heaven, living as foreigners in this world. Romans 13:1 Christians are called to submit to governing authorities as they are established by God. Titus 2:7-8 Live exemplary lives so that opponents will have nothing bad to say about you. Matthew 5:16 Let your good works shine before others so they glorify God. 1 Corinthians 7:22 Though free, believers are servants of Christ, not using freedom for evil. Ephesians 6:5 Slaves should obey their masters with sincerity, as serving Christ. Isaiah 53:9 Jesus committed no sin and spoke no deceit, fulfilling prophecy. Luke 23:34 Jesus did not retaliate but prayed for those who crucified Him. Hebrew...