Petri Ii 1
1 Simon Petrus, servus, et Apostolus Iesu Christi, iis, qui coaequalem nobiscum sortiti sunt fidem in iustitia Dei nostri, et Salvatoris Iesu Christi.
Simon Peter, bondman and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have received like precious faith with us through [the] righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:
2 Gratia vobis, et pax adimpleatur in cognitione Dei, et Christi Iesu Domini nostri:
Grace and peace be multiplied to you in [the] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
3 quomodo omnia nobis divinae virtutis suae, quae ad vitam, et pietatem donata sunt, per cognitionem eius, qui vocavit nos propria gloria, et virtute,
As his divine power has given to us all things which relate to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us by glory and virtue,
4 per quem maxima, et pretiosa nobis promissa donavit: ut per haec efficiamini divinae consortes naturae: fugientes eius, quae in mundo est, concupiscentiae corruptionem.
through which he has given to us the greatest and precious promises, that through these ye may become partakers of [the] divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
5 Vos autem curam omnem subinferentes, ministrate in fide vestra virtutem, in virtute autem scientiam,
But for this very reason also, using therewith all diligence, in your faith have also virtue, in virtue knowledge,
6 in scientia autem abstinentiam, in abstinentia autem patientiam, in patientia autem pietatem,
in knowledge temperance, in temperance endurance, in endurance godliness,
7 in pietate autem amorem fraternitatis, in amore autem fraternitatis charitatem.
in godliness brotherly love, in brotherly love love:
8 Haec enim si vobiscum adsint, et superent, non vacuos, nec sine fructu vos constituent in Domini nostri Iesu Christi cognitione.
for these things existing and abounding in you make [you] to be neither idle nor unfruitful as regards the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ;
9 Cui enim non praesto sunt haec, caecus est, et manu tentans, oblivionem accipiens purgationis veterum suorum delictorum.
for he with whom these things are not present is blind, short-sighted, and has forgotten the purging of his former sins.
10 Quapropter fratres magis satagite ut per bona opera certam vestram vocationem, et electionem faciatis: haec enim facientes, non peccabitis aliquando.
Wherefore the rather, brethren, use diligence to make your calling and election sure, for doing these things ye will never fall;
11 Sic enim abundanter ministrabitur vobis introitus in aeternum regnum Domini nostri, et Salvatoris Iesu Christi. (aiōnios g166)
for thus shall the entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ be richly furnished unto you. (aiōnios g166)
12 Propter quod incipiam vos semper commonere de his: et quidem scientes et confirmatos vos in praesenti veritate.
Wherefore I will be careful to put you always in mind of these things, although knowing [them] and established in the present truth.
13 Iustum autem arbitror quamdiu sum in hoc tabernaculo, suscitare vos in commonitione:
But I account it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting [you] in remembrance,
14 certus quod velox est depositio tabernaculi mei secundum quod et Dominus noster Iesus Christus significavit mihi.
knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle is speedily [to take place], as also our Lord Jesus Christ has manifested to me;
15 Dabo autem operam et frequenter habere vos post obitum meum, ut horum omnium memoriam faciatis.
but I will use diligence, that after my departure ye should have also, at any time, [in your power] to call to mind these things.
16 Non enim indoctas fabulas secuti notam fecimus vobis Domini nostri Iesu Christi virtutem, et praesentiam: sed speculatores facti illius magnitudinis.
For we have not made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, following cleverly imagined fables, but having been eyewitnesses of his majesty.
17 Accipiens enim a Deo Patre honorem, et gloriam, voce delapsa ad eum huiuscemodi a magnifica gloria: Hic est Filius meus dilectus, in quo mihi complacui, ipsum audite.
For he received from God [the] Father honour and glory, such a voice being uttered to him by the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I have found my delight;
18 Et hanc vocem nos audivimus de caelo allatam, cum essemus cum ipso in monte sancto.
and this voice we heard uttered from heaven, being with him on the holy mountain.
19 Et habemus firmiorem propheticum sermonem: cui benefacitis attendentes quasi lucernae lucenti in caliginoso loco donec dies elucescat, et lucifer oriatur in cordibus vestris:
And we have the prophetic word [made] surer, to which ye do well taking heed (as to a lamp shining in an obscure place) until [the] day dawn and [the] morning star arise in your hearts;
20 hoc primum intelligentes quod omnis prophetia Scripturae propria interpretatione non fit.
knowing this first, that [the scope of] no prophecy of scripture is had from its own particular interpretation,
21 Non enim voluntate humana allata est aliquando prophetia: sed Spiritu sancto inspirati, locuti sunt sancti Dei homines.
for prophecy was not ever uttered by [the] will of man, but holy men of God spake under the power of [the] Holy Spirit.
