2 Peter 1:3
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
Cross-reference
In 2 Peter 1:5, the phrase 'For this very reason' builds directly on the divine provision in v.3 to urge adding virtue to faith.
2 Peter 1:2 introduces grace and peace through knowledge of God, directly leading into the divine power granting all things for life and godliness.
2 Peter 3:18 calls to grow in the knowledge through which all things were granted, connecting grace and knowledge.
2 Peter 3:11 applies this godliness granted by divine power to holy living in view of the coming dissolution.
1 Peter 5:10 directly echoes 'called you to his eternal glory' — the same divine calling to glory that underlies the provision for life and godliness.
1 Thessalonians 2:12 explicitly says God calls into his own kingdom and glory—nearly identical to 2 Peter's call to his own glory.
2 Thessalonians 2:14 says you are called to obtain the glory of Christ, directly matching 2 Peter's call to glory.
Philippians 4:8 lists 'excellence' (arete) among things to meditate on — the same Greek word Peter uses for God's own excellence that enables godliness.
2 Timothy 1:9 describes God's gracious holy calling, paralleling the divine call to life and godliness in 2 Peter.
Ephesians 4:1 urges walking worthy of the calling, directly echoing the call to glory and excellence in 2 Peter 1:3.
1 Peter 2:9 says you are called to proclaim his excellencies, using the same Greek word (aretē) for excellence in 2 Peter 1:3.
1 Corinthians 3:21-23 declares all things belong to believers in Christ, matching the grant of all things for life and godliness.
Romans 8:32 argues that God, who gave his Son, will freely give us all things — the same comprehensive gift as here.
Romans 8:28-30 describes God's calling and purpose for believers, aligning with the calling to glory and excellence mentioned here.
John 17:3 defines eternal life as knowing God and Christ, the same knowledge through which we receive all things for life and godliness.
Titus 1:1 explicitly links knowledge of the truth to godliness — a direct parallel to Peter's claim that knowledge of God enables godly life.
Colossians 1:10 echoes the same link between growing in knowledge of God and living a worthy, fruitful life — the very outcome Peter says divine power provides.
2 Timothy 1:10 reveals Christ brought life and immortality to light — the very life and godliness Peter says God's power supplies.
1 Thessalonians 5:24 assures that the God who calls is faithful to complete his work — reinforcing the confidence Peter places in God's calling.
Philippians 3:8 counts all loss for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ — echoes Peter's theme that knowledge of Christ provides everything for godliness.
Ephesians 1:17 prays for wisdom in the knowledge of God — directly parallel to Peter's claim that knowledge of God supplies all things. Both link knowledge to spiritual benefit.
Galatians 1:6 warns against deserting 'him who called you' — the same caller. Peter grounds life in that call; Paul warns about abandoning it.
John 17:2 says the Father gave Jesus authority to give eternal life—showing the basis for the granting of life and godliness in this verse.
Matthew 28:18 declares that all authority in heaven and earth has been given to Jesus, revealing the source of the divine power mentioned here.
1 Thessalonians 4:7 states God calls us to holiness, aligning with the godliness 2 Peter says divine power supplies.
Isaiah 53:11 says the servant's knowledge makes many righteous — a parallel to Peter's theme that knowledge of God grants life and godliness. Both emphasize knowledge as the means.
1 Timothy 4:8 emphasizes the comprehensive value of godliness for this life and the next, echoing the pursuit enabled by divine power.
Ephesians 1:19 describes the immeasurable greatness of God's power toward believers, expanding on the divine power granted in this verse.
1 Peter 1:15 calls believers to be holy as the one who called you is holy, resonating with 2 Peter's call to godliness.
1 Corinthians 1:9 emphasizes God's faithfulness in calling believers into fellowship with Christ, paralleling the call to glory in 2 Peter.
Ephesians 4:4 mentions the one hope belonging to your call, similar to the hope implied in being called to glory in 2 Peter.
Romans 9:24 emphasizes the universal scope of God's call, expanding on the calling that leads to glory and excellence.