2 Peter 1:1-3

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

Salutation

1 Simeon^[a] Peter, a servant^[b] and apostle of Jesus Christ,

To those who have received a faith as precious as ours through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:^[c]

² May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

The Christian’s Call and Election

³ His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by^[d] his own glory and goodness.