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2 Peter 1:3

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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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  1. 1 Peter 5:10Rank 1 from verse 3
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    10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

  2. 2 Timothy 1:9Rank 2 from verse 3
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    9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

  3. Romans 8:28–30Rank 3 from verse 3
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    28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

    29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

    30Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

  4. 1 Corinthians 3:21–23Rank 4 from verse 3
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    21Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

    22Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

    23And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

  5. Psalms 84:11Rank 5 from verse 3
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    11For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

  6. Romans 8:32Rank 6 from verse 3
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    32He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

  7. Ephesians 1:19–21Rank 7 from verse 3
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    19And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

    20Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

    21Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

  8. 2 Corinthians 12:9Rank 8 from verse 3
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    9And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

  9. 1 Peter 2:21Rank 9 from verse 3
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    21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  10. 1 Peter 2:9Rank 10 from verse 3
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    9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

  11. 2 Thessalonians 2:14Rank 11 from verse 3
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    14Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  12. 1 Thessalonians 2:12Rank 12 from verse 3
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    12That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

  13. 1 Thessalonians 4:7Rank 13 from verse 3
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    7For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

  14. 1 Corinthians 1:9Rank 14 from verse 3
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    9God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

  15. 1 Peter 1:15Rank 15 from verse 3
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    15But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

  16. Ephesians 4:1Rank 16 from verse 3
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    1I THEREFORE, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

  17. 2 Peter 1:2Rank 17 from verse 3
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    2Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

  18. 2 Peter 1:5Rank 18 from verse 3
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    5And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

  19. John 17:2–3Rank 19 from verse 3
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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.

    3And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

  20. 1 Peter 3:9Rank 20 from verse 3
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    9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

  21. 1 Timothy 4:8Rank 21 from verse 3
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    8For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

  22. Colossians 1:16Rank 22 from verse 3
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    16For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

  23. Ephesians 4:4Rank 23 from verse 3
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    4There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

  24. Matthew 28:18Rank 24 from verse 3
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    18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  25. Philippians 4:8Rank 25 from verse 3
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    8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

  26. Hebrews 1:3Rank 26 from verse 3
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    3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

  27. Psalms 110:3Rank 27 from verse 3
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    3Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.

  28. Romans 9:24Rank 28 from verse 3
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    24Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?

  29. 1 Peter 1:5Rank 29 from verse 3
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    5Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

  30. Ruth 3:11Rank 30 from verse 3
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    11And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

  31. Proverbs 12:4Rank 31 from verse 3
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    4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

  32. Proverbs 31:29Rank 32 from verse 3
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    29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

  33. Proverbs 31:10Rank 33 from verse 3
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    10¶ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

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2 Peter 1:3

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divine

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Sense 1: Pertaining to God, proceeding from God, or set apart to his service. Sense 2: To seek or declare hidden or future things by a familiar spirit or other claimed supernatural means.

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

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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

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us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

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pertain

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To belong to, be connected with, concern, relate to, form part of, or be properly assigned to a person, possession, subject, life, service, or purpose.

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

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called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

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

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

1:3According 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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1:4Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

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