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2 Peter 1:16–18

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For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
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From verse 16

  1. 1 John 4:14Rank 1 from verse 16
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    14And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

  2. John 1:14Rank 2 from verse 16
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    14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

  3. 1 Timothy 1:4Rank 3 from verse 16
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    4Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

  4. 1 Corinthians 2:4Rank 4 from verse 16
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    4And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

  5. 1 John 1:1–3Rank 5 from verse 16
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    1THAT which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;

    2(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)

    3That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

  6. 1 Timothy 4:7Rank 6 from verse 16
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    7But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

  7. Ephesians 4:14Rank 7 from verse 16
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    14That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

  8. Luke 9:28–32Rank 8 from verse 16
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    28¶ And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

    29And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

    30And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:

    31Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

    32But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

  9. 1 Corinthians 1:17Rank 9 from verse 16
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    17For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

  10. Mark 9:1–2Rank 10 from verse 16
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    1AND he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.

    2¶ And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.

  11. Revelation 1:7Rank 11 from verse 16
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    7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

  12. Titus 1:14Rank 12 from verse 16
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    14Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

  13. 2 Peter 3:3–4Rank 13 from verse 16
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    3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

    4And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

  14. 1 Corinthians 1:23Rank 14 from verse 16
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    23But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

  15. 2 Corinthians 2:17Rank 15 from verse 16
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    17For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

  16. 2 Corinthians 4:2Rank 16 from verse 16
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    2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

  17. Jude 1:14Rank 17 from verse 16
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    14And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,

  18. Malachi 3:2Rank 18 from verse 16
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    2But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap:

  19. Matthew 28:18Rank 19 from verse 16
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    18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  20. 1 Corinthians 1:7Rank 20 from verse 16
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    7So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

  21. 1 Corinthians 2:1Rank 21 from verse 16
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    1AND I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

  22. 1 Corinthians 5:4Rank 22 from verse 16
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    4In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

  23. 1 Thessalonians 2:19Rank 23 from verse 16
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    19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

  24. 2 Corinthians 12:16–17Rank 24 from verse 16
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    16But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

    17Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

  25. 2 Thessalonians 2:9Rank 25 from verse 16
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    9Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

  26. John 17:2Rank 26 from verse 16
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    2As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

  27. Malachi 4:5Rank 27 from verse 16
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    5¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:

  28. Matthew 16:28–8Rank 28 from verse 16
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  29. Matthew 24:27Rank 29 from verse 16
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    27For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

  30. Matthew 24:3Rank 30 from verse 16
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    3¶ And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

  31. Philippians 3:21Rank 31 from verse 16
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    21Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

  32. Romans 1:4Rank 32 from verse 16
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    4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

From verse 17

  1. Mark 9:7Rank 1 from verse 17
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    7And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

  2. Matthew 17:5Rank 2 from verse 17
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    5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

  3. Matthew 3:17Rank 3 from verse 17
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    17And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

  4. Luke 3:22Rank 4 from verse 17
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    22And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

  5. Luke 9:34–35Rank 5 from verse 17
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    34While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

    35And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

  6. Mark 1:11Rank 6 from verse 17
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    11And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

  7. Matthew 12:18Rank 7 from verse 17
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    18Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

  8. John 3:35Rank 8 from verse 17
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    35The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

  9. John 5:26Rank 9 from verse 17
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    26For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;

  10. Isaiah 42:1Rank 10 from verse 17
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    1BEHOLD my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.

  11. 2 John 1:3Rank 11 from verse 17
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    3Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

  12. John 12:28–29Rank 12 from verse 17
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    28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

    29The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

  13. 2 Corinthians 1:3Rank 13 from verse 17
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    3Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

  14. Luke 10:22Rank 14 from verse 17
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    22All 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.

  15. 2 Corinthians 11:31Rank 15 from verse 17
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    31The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.

  16. John 5:36–37Rank 16 from verse 17
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    36¶ But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.

    37And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.

  17. John 17:21Rank 17 from verse 17
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    21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

  18. Jude 1:1Rank 18 from verse 17
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    1JUDE, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:

  19. John 5:21–23Rank 19 from verse 17
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    21For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.

    22For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

    23That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

  20. John 6:27Rank 20 from verse 17
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    27Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

  21. John 6:39Rank 21 from verse 17
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    39And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.

  22. John 10:36Rank 22 from verse 17
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    36Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

  23. Isaiah 53:10Rank 23 from verse 17
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    10¶ Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.

  24. John 10:15Rank 24 from verse 17
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    15As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

  25. John 14:6Rank 25 from verse 17
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    6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

  26. John 20:17Rank 26 from verse 17
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    17Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

  27. Matthew 17:3Rank 27 from verse 17
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    3And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.

  28. John 13:1–3Rank 28 from verse 17
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    1NOW before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

    2And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;

    3Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;

  29. John 14:11Rank 29 from verse 17
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    11Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.

  30. Matthew 11:25–27Rank 30 from verse 17
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    25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

    26Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

    27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

  31. John 6:37Rank 31 from verse 17
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    37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

  32. Romans 15:6Rank 32 from verse 17
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    6That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  33. Matthew 28:19Rank 33 from verse 17
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    19¶ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

  34. John 14:8–9Rank 34 from verse 17
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    8Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

    9Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

From verse 18

  1. Matthew 17:6Rank 1 from verse 18
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    6And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.

  2. Exodus 3:5Rank 2 from verse 18
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    5And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.

  3. Joshua 5:15Rank 3 from verse 18
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    15And the captain of the Lord’s host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.

  4. Genesis 28:16–17Rank 4 from verse 18
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    16¶ And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.

    17And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.

  5. Isaiah 11:9Rank 5 from verse 18
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    9They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.

  6. Exodus 3:1Rank 6 from verse 18
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    1NOW Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.

  7. Zechariah 8:3Rank 7 from verse 18
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    3Thus saith the Lord; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the Lord of hosts the holy mountain.

  8. Isaiah 56:7Rank 8 from verse 18
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    7Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.

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2 Peter 1:16

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

devised

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of devise, meaning to form, plan, purpose, design, or contrive in the mind; to arrange means or work for accomplishing an intended end, whether good or evil.

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COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

power

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Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

coming

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Sense 1: Present-participial form of come: approaching or arriving. Sense 2: The act, time, or event of approaching or arriving.

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COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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Jesus Christ

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The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.

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COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

2 Peter 1:17

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

received

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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).

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father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

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honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

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glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

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COMBINED MEANING

Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

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COMBINED MEANING

pleased

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Past-tense, past-participial, or adjectival form of please. Sense 1: Gave pleasure or satisfaction to, was agreeable or acceptable to, or was gratified. Sense 2: Chose, desired, willed, or saw fit.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

2 Peter 1:18

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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COMBINED MEANING

holy

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Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

mount

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Sense 1: A hill, mountain, or elevated tract of land. Sense 2: An artificial raised mound used in siege. Sense 3: To rise, ascend, climb, get upon, or increase upward.

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1:12Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.

1:13Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

1:14Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.

1:15Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

1:16For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

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1:17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

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1:18And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

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1:19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

1:20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

1:21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

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