II Petri 1

VULGATA	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 Simon Petrus, servus et apostolus Jesu Christi, iis qui coæqualem nobiscum sortiti sunt fidem in justitia Dei nostri, et Salvatoris Jesu Christi.	1 Symeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of equal value to ours through the righteousness of our God and savior Jesus Christ:
2 Gratia vobis, et pax adimpleatur in cognitione Dei, et Christi Jesu Domini nostri :	2 may grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
3 Quomodo omnia nobis divinæ virtutis suæ, quæ ad vitam et pietatem donata sunt, per cognitionem ejus, qui vocavit nos propria gloria, et virtute,	3 His divine power has bestowed on us everything that makes for life and devotion, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and power.
4 per quem maxima, et pretiosa nobis promissa donavit : ut per hæc efficiamini divinæ consortes naturæ : fugientes ejus, quæ in mundo est, concupiscentiæ corruptionem.	4 Through these, he has bestowed on us the precious and very great promises, so that through them you may come to share in the divinenature, after escaping from the corruption that is in the world because of evil desire.
5 Vos autem curam omnem subinferentes, ministrate in fide vestra virtutem, in virtute autem scientiam,	5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge,
6 in scientia autem abstinentiam, in abstinentia autem patientiam, in patientia autem pietatem,	6 knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with devotion,
7 in pietate autem amorem fraternitatis, in amore autem fraternitatis caritatem.	7 devotion with mutual affection, mutual affection with love.
8 Hæc enim si vobiscum adsint, et superent, non vacuos nec sine fructu vos constituent in Domini nostri Jesu Christi cognitione.	8 If these are yours and increase in abundance, they will keep you from being idle or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 Cui enim non præsto sunt hæc, cæcus est, et manu tentans, oblivionem accipiens purgationis veterum suorum delictorum.	9 Anyone who lacks them is blind and shortsighted, forgetful of the cleansing of his past sins.
10 Quapropter fratres, magis satagite ut per bona opera certam vestram vocationem, et electionem faciatis : hæc enim facientes, non peccabitis aliquando.	10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more eager to make your calland election firm, for, in doing so, you will never stumble.
11 Sic enim abundanter ministrabitur vobis introitus in æternum regnum Domini nostri et Salvatoris Jesu Christi.	11 For, in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.
12 Propter quod incipiam vos semper commonere de his : et quidem scientes et confirmatos vos in præsenti veritate.	12 Therefore, I will always remind you of these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth you have.
13 Justum autem arbitror quamdiu sum in hoc tabernaculo, suscitare vos in commonitione :	13 I think it right, as long as I am in this "tent," to stir you up by a reminder,
14 certus quod velox est depositio tabernaculi mei secundum quod et Dominus noster Jesus Christus significavit mihi.	14 since I know that I will soon have to put it aside, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me.
15 Dabo autem operam et frequenter habere vos post obitum meum, ut horum memoriam faciatis.	15 I shall also make every effort to enable you always to remember these things after my departure.
16 Non enim doctas fabulas secuti notam fecimus vobis Domini nostri Jesu Christi virtutem et præsentiam : sed speculatores facti illius magnitudinis.	16 We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.
17 Accipiens enim a Deo Patre honorem et gloriam, voce delapsa ad eum hujuscemodi a magnifica gloria : Hic est Filius meus dilectus, in quo mihi complacui, ipsum audite.	17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory, "This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased."
18 Et hanc vocem nos audivimus de cælo allatam, cum essemus cum ipso in monte sancto.	18 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain.
19 Et habemus firmiorem propheticum sermonem : cui benefacitis attendentes quasi lucernæ lucenti in caliginoso loco donec dies elucescat, et lucifer oriatur in cordibus vestris :	19 Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
20 hoc primum intelligentes quod omnis prophetia Scripturæ propria interpretatione non fit.	20 Know this first of all, that there is no prophecy of scripture that is a matter of personal interpretation,
21 Non enim voluntate humana allata est aliquando prophetia : sed Spiritu Sancto inspirati, locuti sunt sancti Dei homines.	21 for no prophecy ever came through human will; but rather human beings moved by the holy Spirit spoke under the influence of God.