1. 2 Peter 1:1–11 (ESV)
  2. Structure and outline

Outline for 2 Peter 1:1-11

2 Peter 1:1–11 (ESV)

1 Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ,To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:

2 Peter 1:1–11 can be subdivided as follows:1

       - The greeting (2 Peter 1:1–2)

                      - Author: Simeon Peter (2 Peter 1:1a)

                      - Recipients: those who have received a faith of equal honour (2 Peter 1:1b)

                      - Wish-prayer for grace and peace (2 Peter 1:2)

       - Body opening: God’s call to glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3–11)

                      - Divine power and promises for life and duty (2 Peter 1:3–4)

                      - An urgent appeal to ascend in virtue (2 Peter 1:5–11)