2 Peter 1:1-7

2 Peter 1:1-7

[1] Simon  Peter,  a servant  and  an apostle  of Jesus  Christ,  to them that have obtained  like precious  faith  through  the righteousness  of God  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ:  [2] Grace  and  peace  be multiplied  through  the knowledge  of God,  and  of Jesus  Lord,  [3] According as  his  divine  power  hath given  all things  that pertain unto  life  and  godliness,  through  the knowledge  of him that hath called  to  glory  and  virtue:  [4] Whereby  are given  and  precious  promises:  that  by  ye might be  partakers  of the divine  nature,  having escaped  the corruption  that is in  the world  through  lust.  [5] And  beside  giving  all  diligence,  add  to  faith  virtue;  and  to  virtue  knowledge;  [6] And  to  knowledge  temperance;  and  to  temperance  patience;  and  to  patience  godliness;  [7] And  to  godliness  brotherly kindness;  and  to  brotherly kindness  charity.