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2 Peter 1:17 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" For he received from God the Father honor and glory when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” "

2 Peter 1:17

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15 Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.

16 For we didn’t follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

17 For he received from God the Father honor and glory when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

18 We heard this voice come out of heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.

19 We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts,

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Matthew 3:17

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"Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”"

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Matthew 17:5

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"While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”"

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Luke 3:22

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"and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form like a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying “You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.”"

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Mark 1:11

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"A voice came out of the sky, “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”"

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Luke 9:35

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"A voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!”"

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Mark 9:7

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"A cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.”"

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2 Peter 1:1

"Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:"

2 Peter 1:2

"Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,"

2 Peter 1:3

"seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue,"

2 Peter 1:4

"by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust."

2 Peter 1:5

"Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;"

2 Peter 1:6

"and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control, perseverance; and in perseverance, godliness;"

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