Seconda lettera di Pietro 1

NOVA VULGATA	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 Simon Petrus servus et apo stolus Iesu Christi his, qui coae qualem nobis sortiti sunt fidem in iustitia Dei nostri et salvatoris Iesu Christi:	1 Simon Peter, servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained equal faith with us in the justice of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ.
2 gratia vobis et pax multiplicetur in cognitione Dei et Iesu Domini nostri.	2 Grace to you and peace be accomplished in the knowledge of God and of Christ Jesus our Lord:
3 Quomodo omnia nobis divinae virtutis suae ad vitam et pietatem donatae per cognitionem eius, qui vocavit nos propria gloria et virtute,	3 As all things of his divine power which appertain to life and godliness, are given us, through the knowledge of him who hath called us by his own proper glory and virtue.
4 per quae pretiosa et maxima nobis promissa donata sunt, ut per haec efficiamini divinae consortes naturae, fugientes eam, quae in mundo est in concupiscentia, corruptionem;	4 By whom he hath given us most great and precious promises: that by these you may be made partakers of the divine nature: flying the corruption of that concupiscence which is in the world.
5 et propter hoc ipsum curam omnem subinferentes ministrate in fide vestra virtutem, in virtute autem scientiam,	5 And you, employing all care, minister in your faith, virtue; and in virtue, knowledge;
6 in scientia autem continentiam, in continentia autem patientiam, in patientia autem pietatem,	6 And in knowledge, abstinence; and in abstinence, patience; and in patience, godliness;
7 in pietate autem amorem fraternitatis, in amore autem fraternitatis caritatem.	7 And in godliness, love of brotherhood; and in love of brotherhood, charity.
8 Haec enim vobis, cum adsint et abundent, non vacuos nec sine fructu vos constituunt in Domini nostri Iesu Christi cognitionem;	8 For if these things be with you and abound, they will make you to be neither empty nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 cui enim non praesto sunt haec, caecus est et nihil procul cernens, oblivionem accipiens purgationis veterum suorum delictorum.	9 For he that hath not these things with him, is blind, and groping, having forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
10 Quapropter, fratres, magis satagite, ut firmam vestram vocationem et electionem faciatis. Haec enim facientes non offendetis aliquando;	10 Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election. For doing these things, you shall not sin at any time.
11 sic enim abundanter ministrabitur vobis introitus in aeternum regnum Domini nostri et salvatoris Iesu Christi.	11 For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
12 Propter quod incipiam vos semper commonere de his, et quidem scientes et confirmatos in praesenti veritate.	12 For which cause I will begin to put you always in remembrance of these things: though indeed you know them, and are confirmed in the present truth.
13 Iustum autem arbitror, quamdiu sum in hoc tabernaculo, suscitare vos in commonitione,	13 But I think it meet 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;	14 Being assured that the laying away of this my tabernacle is at hand, according as our Lord Jesus Christ also hath signified to me.
15 dabo autem operam et frequenter habere vos post obitum meum, ut horum memoriam faciatis.	15 And I will endeavour, that you frequently have after my decease, whereby you may keep a memory of these things.
16 Non enim captiosas fabulas secuti notam fecimus vobis Domini nostri Iesu Christi virtutem et adventum, sed speculatores facti illius magnitudinis.	16 For we have not by following artificial fables, made known to you the power, and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ; but we were eyewitnesses of his greatness.
17 Accipiens enim a Deo Patre honorem et gloriam, voce prolata ad eum huiuscemodi a magnifica gloria: “ Filius meus, dilectus meus hic est, in quo ego mihi complacui ”;	17 For 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.
18 et hanc vocem nos audivimus de caelo prolatam, cum essemus cum ipso in monte sancto.	18 And this voice we heard brought from heaven, when we were with him in the holy mount.
19 Et habemus firmiorem propheticum sermonem, cui bene facitis attendentes quasi lucernae lucenti in caliginoso loco, donec dies illucescat, et lucifer oriatur in cordibus vestris,	19 And we have the more firm prophetical word: whereunto you do well to attend, as to a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
20 hoc primum intellegentes quod omnis prophetia Scripturae propria interpretatione non fit;	20 Understanding this first, that no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation.
21 non enim voluntate humana prolata est prophetia aliquando, sed a Spiritu Sancto ducti locuti sunt a Deo homines.	21 For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost.