Verse 17

2 Peter 1:17

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

17 For he received from God (Elohim) the Father, honour and glory: this voice coming down to him from the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Original Language Text
greek
λαβὼν γὰρ παρὰ θεοῦ πατρὸς τιμὴν καὶ δόξαν φωνῆς ἐνεχθείσης αὐτῷ τοιᾶσδε ὑπὸ τῆς μεγαλοπρεποῦς δόξης· ⸂Ὁ υἱός μου ὁ ἀγαπητός μου οὗτός ἐστιν⸃, εἰς ὃν ἐγὼ εὐδόκησα—
English Translation
For having received honor and glory from God the Father, when such a voice was conveyed to him by the majestic glory: "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 1 Context
1 Simon Peter, servant and apostle of Yashua (Jesus) Christ, to them that have obtained equal faith wi... Focus ↗
2 Grace to you and peace be accomplished in the knowledge of God (Elohim) and of Christ Yashua (Jesus)... Focus ↗
3 As all things of his divine power which appertain to life and godliness, are given us, through the k... Focus ↗
4 By whom he hath given us most great and precious promises: that by these you may be made partakers o... Focus ↗
5 And you, employing all care, minister in your faith, virtue; and in virtue, knowledge; Focus ↗
6 And in knowledge, abstinence; and in abstinence, patience; and in patience, godliness; Focus ↗
7 And in godliness, love of brotherhood; and in love of brotherhood, charity. Focus ↗
8 For if these things be with you and abound, they will make you to be neither empty nor unfruitful in... Focus ↗
9 For he that hath not these things with him, is blind, and groping, having forgotten that he was purg... Focus ↗
10 Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election... Focus ↗
11 For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord an... Focus ↗
12 For which cause I will begin to put you always in remembrance of these things: though indeed you kno... Focus ↗
13 But I think it meet as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance... Focus ↗
14 Being assured that the laying away of this my tabernacle is at hand, according as our Lord Yashua (J... Focus ↗
15 And I will endeavour, that you frequently have after my decease, whereby you may keep a memory of th... Focus ↗
16 For we have not by following artificial fables, made known to you the power, and presence of our Lor... Focus ↗
17 For he received from God (Elohim) the Father, honour and glory: this voice coming down to him from t...
18 And this voice we heard brought from heaven, when we were with him in the holy mount. Focus ↗
19 And we have the more firm prophetical word: whereunto you do well to attend, as to a light that shin... Focus ↗
20 Understanding this first, that no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation. Focus ↗
21 For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God (Elohim) spoke, inspir... Focus ↗
Verse Information
Book
2 Peter
Chapter
Chapter 1 (21 verses)
Version
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
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