2 Peter 1 · Verse 2

2 Peter 1:2

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
2 Peter 1:2, King James Version

2 Peter 1:2 in other translations

BSBGrace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
WEBGrace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,
ASVGrace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;
YLTGrace to you, and peace be multiplied in the acknowledgement of God and of Jesus our Lord!
DARBYGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
BBEMay grace and peace ever be increasing in you, in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;
WebsterGrace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

What does 2 Peter 1:2 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2. Grace ... peace--(1Pe 1:2). through--Greek, "in": the sphere IN which alone grace and peace can be multiplied. knowledge--Greek, "full knowledge." of God, and of Jesus our Lord--The Father is here meant by "God," but the Son in 2Pe 1:1: marking how entirely one the Father and Son are (Joh 14:7-11). The Vulgate omits "of God and"; but oldest manuscripts support the words. Still the prominent object of Peter's exhortation is "the knowledge of Jesus our Lord" (a phrase only in Ro 4:24), and, only secondarily, of the Father through Him (2Pe 1:8; 2Pe 2:20; 3:18).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 2. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. That is, grace and peace abound to us, or may be expected to be conferred on us abundantly, if we have a true knowledge of' God and of the Saviour. Such a knowledge constitutes true religion: for in that we find grace--the grace that pardons and sanctifies; and peace--peace of conscience, reconciliation with God, and calmness in the trials of life. Jn 7:3.

(b) "peace" Dan 4:1, 6:25

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 2 Grace - God's favor; peace - the effects of that favor in the communication of spiritual and temporal blessings. Through the knowledge of God - Εν επιγνωσει· By the acknowledging of God, and of Jesus our Lord. For those who acknowledge him in all their ways, he will direct their steps. Those who know Christ; and do not acknowledge him before men, can get no multiplication of grace and peace.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Peter 1:1-11

Chapter Outline Exhortations to add the exercise of various other graces to faith. (1-11) The apostle looks forward to his approaching decease. (12-15) And confirms the truth of the gospel, relating to Christ's appearing to judgment. (16-21) Verses 1-11 Faith unites the weak believer to Christ, as really as it does the strong one, and purifies the heart of one as truly as of another; and every sincere believer is by…

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2 Peter 1:2 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΧάριςCharisGraceG5485
ὑμῖνhuminto youG4771
καὶkaiandG2532
εἰρήνηeirēnēpeaceG1515
πληθυνθείηplēthuntheiēwould be multipliedG4129
ἐνeninG1722
ἐπιγνώσειepignōsei[the] knowledgeG1922
τοῦtou<the>G3588
θεοῦtheouof GodG2316
καὶkaiandG2532
ἸησοῦIēsouof JesusG2424
τοῦtoutheG3588
κυρίουkuriouLordG2962
ἡμῶν.hēmōnof us.G3165

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Peter 1:2

  • 2 Peter 3:18

    But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

  • Philippians 3:8

    Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

  • John 17:3

    And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

  • 1 Peter 1:2

    Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

  • Isaiah 53:11

    He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.

  • Numbers 6:24-26

    The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

  • Jude 1:2

    Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.

  • Romans 1:7

    To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Daniel 4:1

    Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.

  • Luke 10:22

    All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

  • 1 John 5:20-21

    And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:6

    For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Grace.
Nu 6:24-26; Da 4:1; 6:25; Ro 1:7; 1Pe 1:2; Jude 1:2; Re 1:4
the knowledge.
3:18; Isa 53:11; Lu 10:22; Joh 17:3; 2Co 4:6; 1Jo 5:20,21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • 2 Peter 1:1

    Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:

  • 2 Peter 1:2

    Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

  • 2 Peter 1:3

    According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

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2 Peter 1:2 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Gracia y paz os sea multiplicada en el conocimiento de Dios, y de nuestro Señor Jesús.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Que la grâce et la paix vous soient multipliées dans la connaissance de Dieu et de Jésus notre Seigneur!
German
Elberfelder 1871
Gnade und Friede sei euch vermehrt in der Erkenntnis Gottes und Jesu, unseres Herrn!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Gratia vobis, et pax adimpleatur in cognitione Dei, et Christi Jesu Domini nostri: