2 Peter 3:18

Authorized King James Version

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
αὐξάνετε
G837
grow
to grow ("wax"), i.e., enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#4
χάριτι
G5485
grace
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
#5
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
γνώσει
G1108
in the knowledge
knowing (the act), i.e., (by implication) knowledge
#7
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
κυρίου
G2962
Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#9
ἡμῶν
G2257
of our
of (or from) us
#10
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
σωτῆρος
G4990
Saviour
a deliverer, i.e., god or christ
#12
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#13
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#14
αὐτῷ
G846
To him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#15
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
δόξα
G1391
be glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#17
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
νῦν
G3568
now
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#19
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#21
ἡμέραν
G2250
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#22
αἰῶνος
G165
ever
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
#23
ἀμήν
G281
Amen
properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

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Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Peter, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of grace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about grace, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Peter.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Peter Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes grace in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection