17for having received from God the Father honour and glory, such a voice being borne to him by the excellent glory: 'This is My Son — the beloved, in whom I was well pleased;'


In Context

14 having known that soon is the laying aside of my tabernacle, even as also our Lord Jesus Christ did shew to me,

15 and I will be diligent that also at every time ye have, after my outgoing, power to make to yourselves the remembrance of these things.

16 For, skilfully devised fables not having followed out, we did make known to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, but eye-witnesses having become of his majesty —

17 for having received from God the Father honour and glory, such a voice being borne to him by the excellent glory: 'This is My Son — the beloved, in whom I was well pleased;'

18 and this voice we — we did hear, out of heaven borne, being with him in the holy mount.

19 And we have more firm the prophetic word, to which we do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till day may dawn, and a morning star may arise — in your hearts;

2 Peter 1:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:17For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:17For 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.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:17For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there was borne such a voice to him by the Majestic Glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:17For 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;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:17For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:17For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, |This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.|

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:17For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.