2 Peter 1
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:
Simon Peter, servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained equal faith with us in the justice of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ.
2 Nåde og Fred vorde eder mangfoldig til Del i Erkendelse af Gud og vor Herre Jesus.
Grace to you and peace be accomplished in the knowledge of God and of Christ Jesus our Lord:
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,
As all things of his divine power which appertain to life and godliness, are given us, through the knowledge of him who hath called us by his own proper glory and virtue.
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,
By whom he hath given us most great and precious promises: that by these you may be made partakers of the divine nature: flying the corruption of that concupiscence which is in the world.
5 så anvender just derfor al Flid på i eders Tro at udvise Dyd og i Dyden Kundskab
And you, employing all care, minister in your faith, virtue; and in virtue, knowledge;
6 og i Kundskaben Afholdenhed og i Afholdenheden Udholdenhed og i Udholdenheden Gudsfrygt
And in knowledge, abstinence; and in abstinence, patience; and in patience, godliness;
7 og i Gudsfrygten Broderkærlighed og i Broderkærligheden Kærlighed.
And in godliness, love of brotherhood; and in love of brotherhood, charity.
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;
For if these things be with you and abound, they will make you to be neither empty nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 den nemlig, som ikke har dette, er blind, svagsynet, idet han har glemt Renselsen fra sine fordums Synder.
For he that hath not these things with him, is blind, and groping, having forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
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.
Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election. For doing these things, you shall not sin at any time.
11 Thi så skal der rigelig gives eder Indgang i vor Herres og Frelsers Jesu Kristi evige Rige. (aiōnios g166)
For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (aiōnios g166)
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.
For which cause I will begin to put you always in remembrance of these things: though indeed you know them, and are confirmed in the present truth.
13 Men jeg anser det for ret at vække eder ved Påmindelse, så længe jeg er i dette Telt,
But I think it meet as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance.
14 da jeg ved, at Aflæggelsen af mit Telt kommer brat, således som jo vor Herre Jesus Kristus har givet mig til Kende.
Being assured that the laying away of this my tabernacle is at hand, according as our Lord Jesus Christ also hath signified to me.
15 Og jeg vil også gøre mig Flid for, at I til enhver Tid efter min Bortgang kunne drage eder dette i Minde.
And I will endeavour, that you frequently have after my decease, whereby you may keep a memory of these things.
16 Thi vi have ikke fulgt klogtigt opdigtede Fabler, da vi kundgjorde eder vor Herres Jesu Kristi Kraft og Tilkommelse, men vi have været Øjenvidner til hans Majestæt,
For we have not by following artificial fables, made known to you the power, and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ; but we were eyewitnesses of his greatness.
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."
For he received from God the Father, honour and glory: this voice coming down to him from the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
18 Og vi hørte denne Røst lyde fra Himmelen, da vi vare med ham på det hellige Bjerg.
And this voice we heard brought from heaven, when we were with him in the holy mount.
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,
And we have the more firm prophetical word: whereunto you do well to attend, as to a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
20 idet I fornemmelig mærke eder dette, at ingen Profeti i Skriften beror på egen Tydning.
Understanding this first, that no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation.
21 Thi aldrig er nogen Profeti bleven fremført ved et Menneskes Villie; men drevne af den Helligånd talte hellige Guds Mænd.
For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost.
