2 Peter 1

1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

1 Simon Peter, Jesu Kristi Tjener og Apostel, til dem, der have fået samme dyrebare Tro som vi ved vor Guds og Frelsers Jesu Kristi Retfærdighed:

2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

2 Nåde og Fred vorde eder mangfoldig til Del i Erkendelse af Gud og vor Herre Jesus.

3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

3 Såsom hans guddommelige Magt har skænket os alt, hvad der hører til Liv og Gudfrygtighed ved Erkendelsen af ham, som kaldte os ved sin Herlighed og Kraft,

4 Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

4 hvorved han har skænket os de største og dyrebare Forjættelser, for at I ved disse skulle få Del i guddommelig Natur, når I undfly Fordærvelsen i Verden, som har sin Grund i Begær,

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

5 så anvender just derfor al Flid på i eders Tro at udvise Dyd og i Dyden Kundskab

6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

6 og i Kundskaben Afholdenhed og i Afholdenheden Udholdenhed og i Udholdenheden Gudsfrygt

7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.

7 og i Gudsfrygten Broderkærlighed og i Broderkærligheden Kærlighed.

8 For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

8 Thi når dette findes hos eder og er i Tiltagen, lader det eder ikke stå ørkesløse eller ufrugtbare i Erkendelsen af vor Herre Jesus Kristus;

9 But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.

9 den nemlig, som ikke har dette, er blind, svagsynet, idet han har glemt Renselsen fra sine fordums Synder.

10 Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

10 Derfor, Brødre! gører eder des mere Flid for at befæste eders Kaldelse og Udvælgelse; thi når I gøre dette, skulle I ingen Sinde støde an.

11 and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

11 Thi så skal der rigelig gives eder Indgang i vor Herres og Frelsers Jesu Kristi evige Rige.

12 Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

12 Derfor vil jeg ikke forsømme altid at påminde eder om delte, ihvorvel I vide det og ere befæstede i den Sandhed, som er til Stede hos os.

13 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,

13 Men jeg anser det for ret at vække eder ved Påmindelse, så længe jeg er i dette Telt,

14 because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

14 da jeg ved, at Aflæggelsen af mit Telt kommer brat, således som jo vor Herre Jesus Kristus har givet mig til Kende.

15 And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.

15 Og jeg vil også gøre mig Flid for, at I til enhver Tid efter min Bortgang kunne drage eder dette i Minde.

16 For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

16 Thi vi have ikke fulgt kløgtigt opdigtede Fabler, da vi kundgjorde eder vor Herres Jesu Kristi Kraft og Tilkommelse, men vi have været Øjenvidner til hans Majestæt,

17 For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

17 nemlig da han fik Ære og Herlighed af Gud Fader, idet en sådan Røst lød til ham fra den majestætiske Herlighed: “Denne er min Søn, den elskede, i hvem jeg har Velbehag.”

18 And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

18 Og vi hørte denne Røst lyde fra Himmelen, da vi vare med ham på det hellige Bjerg.

19 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

19 Og des mere stadfæstet have vi det profetiske Ord, hvilket I gøre vel i at agte på som på et Lys, der skinner på et mørkt Sted, indtil Dagen bryder frem, og Morgenstjernen oprinder i eders Hjerter,

20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.

20 idet I fornemmelig mærke eder dette, at ingen Profeti i Skriften beror på egen Tydning.

21 For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

21 Thi aldrig er nogen Profeti bleven fremført ved et Menneskes Villie; men drevne af den Helligånd talte hellige Guds Mænd.