2 Peter 1:1-5

This letter comes from Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who share with us the same priceless trust in our God and Savior Jesus Christ, the one who is truly good and right.

May you have ever more grace and peace as you grow in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

Through his divine power we have been given everything that's important to live a God-centered life. This comes through knowing him who called us to himself by his own glory and goodness. In this way he's given us wonderful, priceless promises.

Through these promises you can share in the divine nature, being rid of the corruption caused by this world's evil desires.

For this same reason, do everything you can! Add to your trust in God, goodness; add to goodness, knowledge;