We’ll send you a new verse every day to download or share. Keep in mind what the holy prophets said, and the command of our Master and Savior that was passed on by your apostles. He who continues to believe, love, and obey, will grow in grace, and continually increase in the knowledge of Jesus Christ, as his sacrifice, sanctifier, counsellor, preserver, and final Savior. Cancel. The Syriac version adds, "and of God the Father"; and so some copies read: to him be glory, both now, and for ever; or "to the day of eternity"; that is, to Christ, who is truly God, or otherwise such a doxology would not belong to him, be ascribed the glory of deity, of all divine perfections; the glory of all his offices and work as Mediator; the glory of man's salvation; and the glory of all that grace, and the growth of it, together with the knowledge of himself, which saints have from him; and that both in this world, and that which is to come. An error occurred while marking the devotional as read. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading part of the book. Introduce 2 Peter 3:18 and discuss the four different ways that they can grow in God which I have listed at the beginning of this article. There is no wish more deeply cherished in their hearts than this; there is nothing that will enter more into their worship in heaven. 2 Peter 3:18 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 2 Peter 3:18, NIV: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.To him be glory both now and forever! antiq. There is no piety in the world which is not the result of cultivation, and which cannot be measured by the degree of care and attention bestowed upon it. But be ye growing in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Redeemer Jesus the Messiah, and of God the Father: whose is the glory, now, and always, and to the days of eternity. They will also need to memorize what each of the four letters in G-R-O-W means. Those who content themselves with the grace they received when converted to God, are, at best, in a continual state of infancy: but we find, in the order of nature, that the infant that does not grow, and grow daily, too, is sickly and soon dies; so, in the order of grace, those who do not grow up into Jesus Christ are sickly, and will soon die, die to all sense and influence of heavenly things. The work of grace is gradual; it is like a grain of mustard seed, or like seed cast into the earth, which springs up, it is not known how, first the blade, then the ear, then the full corn in the ear; saints are first babes, and from children they grow to young men, and from young men to fathers. Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. and so it shall be! Compare Revelation 1:5-6; Revelation 5:12-13. 1-2 My dear friends, this is now the second time I’ve written to you, both letters reminders to hold your minds in a state of undistracted attention. Amen - So let it be! Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Lat., edit. The Second Epistle of Peter the apostle is ended. And though men are to be thankful for their gifts, and be contented with them, yet they may lawfully desire more, and in the use of means seek an increase of them, which may be a means of preserving themselves, and others, from the error of the wicked. Bible Language English. 2 Peter 3:17-18 MSG. This means that our aim in growing in grace is not so that we can feel happier or more fulfilled or more significant. Yes! Version. By registering for an account, you agree to Faithlife’s. He who has a saving knowledge of Christ, has in tact all that is essential to his welfare in the life that is, and in that which is to come; he who has not this knowledge, though he may be distinguished in the learning of the schools, and may be profoundly skilled in the sciences, has in reality no knowledge that will avail him in the great matters pertaining to his eternal welfare. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. Clearly, Jesus Christ is God. Let him that readeth understand. 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If these things are so, then we may see the propriety of the injunction “to grow in grace;” and then too we may see the reason why so feeble attainments are made in piety by the great mass of those who profess religion. Call us at 888-634-2038. 2 Peter 3:18, ESV: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. An error occurred while accessing favorites. God will not share His glory with anyone (Isa. The Second Epistle of Peter is ended; and glory be to God for ever and ever! In the gifts of grace, which, under a divine blessing, may be increased by using them: gifts neglected decrease, but stirred up and used, are improved and increase. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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