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, 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:
2 Nåde og Fred vorde eder mangfoldig til Del i Erkendelse af Gud og vor Herre Jesus.
Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of 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,
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.
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,
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.
5 så anvender just derfor al Flid på i eders Tro at udvise Dyd og i Dyden Kundskab
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
6 og i Kundskaben Afholdenhed og i Afholdenheden Udholdenhed og i Udholdenheden Gudsfrygt
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
7 og i Gudsfrygten Broderkærlighed og i Broderkærligheden Kærlighed.
and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
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 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.
9 den nemlig, som ikke har dette, er blind, svagsynet, idet han har glemt Renselsen fra sine fordums Synder.
But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past 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.
Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
11 Thi så skal der rigelig gives eder Indgang i vor Herres og Frelsers Jesu Kristi evige Rige. (aiōnios g166)
and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior 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.
Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
13 Men jeg anser det for ret at vække eder ved Påmindelse, så længe jeg er i dette Telt,
I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,
14 da jeg ved, at Aflæggelsen af mit Telt kommer brat, således som jo vor Herre Jesus Kristus har givet mig til Kende.
because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear 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 make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
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 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.
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 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.”
18 Og vi hørte denne Røst lyde fra Himmelen, da vi vare med ham på det hellige Bjerg.
And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.
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,
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.
20 idet I fornemmelig mærke eder dette, at ingen Profeti i Skriften beror på egen Tydning.
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.
21 Thi aldrig er nogen Profeti bleven fremført ved et Menneskes Villie; men drevne af den Helligånd talte hellige Guds Mænd.
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.
