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2 Peter 1:1-3

1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

3 Making One’s Calling and Election Sure
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.

Cross References for 2 Peter 1:1-3

Romans 10:3 - Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own... Click to read the verse Romans 10:3 Click to read the verse Romans 10:3

2 Corinthians 5:21 - God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:21 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:21

Jeremiah 33:16 - In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 33:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 33:16

Hebrews 11:7 - By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his fam... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7

Romans 1:17 - For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from f... Click to read the verse Romans 1:17 Click to read the verse Romans 1:17

Romans 5:21 - so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring... Click to read the verse Romans 5:21 Click to read the verse Romans 5:21

Romans 14:17 - For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:17 Click to read the verse Romans 14:17

Romans 4:11 - And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith whil... Click to read the verse Romans 4:11 Click to read the verse Romans 4:11

1 Corinthians 1:30 - It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30

Matthew 6:33 - But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as ... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:33 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:33

John 1:42 - And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will... Click to read the verse John 1:42 Click to read the verse John 1:42

Psalms 103:17 - But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteo... Click to read the verse Psalms 103:17 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:17

John 15:15 - I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, ... Click to read the verse John 15:15 Click to read the verse John 15:15

2 Timothy 1:5 - I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in y... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:5 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:5

1 Peter 1:7 - These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refin... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:7

Isaiah 12:2 - Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 12:2

Jude 1:1 - Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are ... Click to read the verse Jude 1:1 Click to read the verse Jude 1:1

Isaiah 54:17 - no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. T... Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:17

John 21:15-17 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15-17 Click to read the verse John 21:15-17

Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestl... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12

2 Timothy 1:10 - but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroy... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:10

Psalms 98:2 - The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. Click to read the verse Psalms 98:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 98:2

Titus 1:4 - To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus... Click to read the verse Titus 1:4 Click to read the verse Titus 1:4

John 20:21 - Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” Click to read the verse John 20:21 Click to read the verse John 20:21

Acts 20:19 - I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, although I was severely tested by the plo... Click to read the verse Acts 20:19 Click to read the verse Acts 20:19

James 1:1 - James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the ... Click to read the verse James 1:1 Click to read the verse James 1:1

1 Peter 5:1 - To Elders and Young Men To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Chris... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1

Acts 15:14 - Simon has described to us how God at first showed his concern by taking from the Gentiles a peo... Click to read the verse Acts 15:14 Click to read the verse Acts 15:14

Daniel 9:24 - “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to pu... Click to read the verse Daniel 9:24 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:24

John 5:23 - that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does no... Click to read the verse John 5:23 Click to read the verse John 5:23

Titus 2:13 - while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Ch... Click to read the verse Titus 2:13 Click to read the verse Titus 2:13

Acts 5:31 - God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and fo... Click to read the verse Acts 5:31 Click to read the verse Acts 5:31

John 1:1 - The Word Became Flesh In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word wa... Click to read the verse John 1:1 Click to read the verse John 1:1

Jude 1:20 - But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Click to read the verse Jude 1:20 Click to read the verse Jude 1:20

Romans 4:6 - David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:6 Click to read the verse Romans 4:6

Ephesians 4:11 - It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some t... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:11

Romans 1:1 - Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— Click to read the verse Romans 1:1 Click to read the verse Romans 1:1

Ephesians 4:5 - one Lord, one faith, one baptism; Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:5

Romans 5:18 - Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the resu... Click to read the verse Romans 5:18 Click to read the verse Romans 5:18

Deuteronomy 34:5 - And Moses the servant of the Lord died there in Moab, as the Lord had said. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 34:5 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 34:5

Isaiah 45:22 - “Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:22 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:22

1 Corinthians 15:9 - For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I p... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:9

Psalms 36:1 - Psalm 36 For the director of music. Of David the servant of the Lord. An oracle is within my he... Click to read the verse Psalms 36:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 36:1

2 Corinthians 3:9 - If the ministry that condemns men is glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brin... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:9

Philippians 3:9 - and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that whi... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9

Titus 1:1 - Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the know... Click to read the verse Titus 1:1 Click to read the verse Titus 1:1

John 12:26 - Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor... Click to read the verse John 12:26 Click to read the verse John 12:26

Colossians 3:24 - since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord C... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:24 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:24

Jude 1:3 - The Sin and Doom of Godless Men Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about t... Click to read the verse Jude 1:3 Click to read the verse Jude 1:3

Isaiah 45:24 - They will say of me, ‘In the Lord alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who have raged ag... Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:24 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:24

1 Peter 2:4 - The Living Stone and a Chosen People As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but c... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:4

1 Peter 2:7 - Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:7

Luke 1:47 - and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, Click to read the verse Luke 1:47 Click to read the verse Luke 1:47

Jude 1:25 - to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lor... Click to read the verse Jude 1:25 Click to read the verse Jude 1:25

James 2:1 - Favoritism Forbidden My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show fa... Click to read the verse James 2:1 Click to read the verse James 2:1

1 Peter 1:1 - Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:1

Ephesians 3:5 - which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:5

1 Thessalonians 5:9 - For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:9 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:9

2 Peter 1:4 - Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you ma... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:4 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:4

Acts 13:23 - “From this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised. Click to read the verse Acts 13:23 Click to read the verse Acts 13:23

Romans 3:21 - Righteousness Through Faith But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made kno... Click to read the verse Romans 3:21 Click to read the verse Romans 3:21

Romans 3:21-26 - Righteousness Through Faith But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made kno... Click to read the verse Romans 3:21-26 Click to read the verse Romans 3:21-26

2 Corinthians 4:13 - It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” With that same spirit of faith we also be... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:13

Hebrews 11:1 - By Faith Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:1

Galatians 2:16 - know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:16

2 Peter 1:11 - and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:11 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:11

Luke 11:49 - Because of this, God in his wisdom said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom ... Click to read the verse Luke 11:49 Click to read the verse Luke 11:49

1 Timothy 1:1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:1

Matthew 4:18 - The Calling of the First Disciples As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two b... Click to read the verse Matthew 4:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 4:18

Matthew 10:2 - These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother ... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:2

Luke 6:14 - Simon (whom he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Click to read the verse Luke 6:14 Click to read the verse Luke 6:14

Luke 22:31-34 - “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. Click to read the verse Luke 22:31-34 Click to read the verse Luke 22:31-34

Mark 3:16 - These are the twelve he appointed: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter); Click to read the verse Mark 3:16 Click to read the verse Mark 3:16

Philippians 1:29 - For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suff... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:29 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:29

Luke 19:13 - So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘u... Click to read the verse Luke 19:13 Click to read the verse Luke 19:13

Galatians 2:8 - For God, who was at work in the ministry of Peter as an apostle to the Jews, was also at work i... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:8 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:8

Philippians 1:1 - Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, toge... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:1 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:1

Acts 15:8-9 - God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just ... Click to read the verse Acts 15:8-9 Click to read the verse Acts 15:8-9

1 Corinthians 9:1 - The Rights of an Apostle Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Ar... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:1

Romans 1:12 - that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. Click to read the verse Romans 1:12 Click to read the verse Romans 1:12

1 Corinthians 7:22 - For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman; similarly, he who... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:22

Philippians 1:5 - because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, Click to read the verse Philippians 1:5 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:5