Seconda lettera di Pietro 1

NOVA VULGATA	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
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 those who have been allotted an equal faith with us in the justice of our God and in our Savior Jesus Christ.
2 gratia vobis et pax multiplicetur in cognitione Dei et Iesu Domini nostri.	2 Grace to you. And may peace be fulfilled according to the plan 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 in the same manner that all things which are for life and piety have been given to us by his Divine virtue, through the plan of him who has called us to our own 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 Through Christ, he has given us the greatest and most precious promises, so that by these things you may become sharers in the Divine Nature, fleeing from the corruption of that desire which is in the world.
5 et propter hoc ipsum curam omnem subinferentes ministrate in fide vestra virtutem, in virtute autem scientiam,	5 But as for you, taking up every concern, minister virtue in your faith; and in virtue, knowledge;
6 in scientia autem continentiam, in continentia autem patientiam, in patientia autem pietatem,	6 and in knowledge, moderation; and in moderation, patience; and in patience, piety;
7 in pietate autem amorem fraternitatis, in amore autem fraternitatis caritatem.	7 and in piety, 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 are with you, and if they abound, they will cause you to be neither empty, nor without fruit, within the plan 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 who does not have these things at hand is blind and groping, being forgetful of his purification from his former offenses.
10 Quapropter, fratres, magis satagite, ut firmam vestram vocationem et electionem faciatis. Haec enim facientes non offendetis aliquando;	10 Because of this, brothers, be all the more diligent, so that by good works you may make certain your calling and election. For in doing these things, you do not sin at any time.
11 sic enim abundanter ministrabitur vobis introitus in aeternum regnum Domini nostri et salvatoris Iesu Christi.	11 For in this way, you shall be provided abundantly with an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
12 Propter quod incipiam vos semper commonere de his, et quidem scientes et confirmatos in praesenti veritate.	12 For this reason, I will always begin to admonish you about these things, even though, certainly, 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 consider it just, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up with admonishments.
14 certus quod velox est depositio tabernaculi mei, secundum quod et Dominus noster Iesus Christus significavit mihi;	14 For it is certain that the laying to rest of this, my tabernacle, is approaching swiftly, just as our Lord Jesus Christ has also indicated to me.
15 dabo autem operam et frequenter habere vos post obitum meum, ut horum memoriam faciatis.	15 Therefore, I will present a work for you to have, so that, frequently after my passing, you may call to mind 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 it was not by following fanciful doctrines that we made known to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were made 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 honor and glory from God the Father, whose voice descended to him from the magnificent glory: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”
18 et hanc vocem nos audivimus de caelo prolatam, cum essemus cum ipso in monte sancto.	18 We also heard this voice conveyed from heaven, when we were with him on the holy mountain.
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 so, we have an even firmer prophetic word, to which you would do well to listen, as to a light shining within a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts.
20 hoc primum intellegentes quod omnis prophetia Scripturae propria interpretatione non fit;	20 Understand this first: that every prophecy of Scripture does not result from one’s own interpretation.
21 non enim voluntate humana prolata est prophetia aliquando, sed a Spiritu Sancto ducti locuti sunt a Deo homines.	21 For prophecy was not conveyed by human will at any time. Instead, holy men were speaking about God while inspired by the Holy Spirit.