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SimonPeter, a servantand an apostle of JesusChrist, to them that have obtained like preciousfaith with usthrough the righteousness of GodandourSaviourJesusChrist:
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According ashisdivinepower hath given unto us all things that pertain untolifeandgodliness,through the knowledge of him that hath calledustogloryandvirtue:
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Wherebyaregiven unto us exceeding greatandpreciouspromises:thatbythese ye might bepartakers of the divinenature, having escaped the corruption that is in the worldthroughlust.
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For we havenotfollowed cunningly devisedfables, when we made known unto you the powerandcoming of ourLordJesusChrist,butwereeyewitnesses of hismajesty.
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For he receivedfromGod the Fatherhonourandglory, when there camesuch a voice to himfrom the excellentglory,ThisismybelovedSon,inwhomI am well pleased.
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We havealso a more sureword of prophecy;whereunto ye dowell that ye take heed, as unto a light that shinethin a darkplace,untilthedaydawn, and the day starariseinyourhearts: