2 Peter 3:18
“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.” Peter’s final words call Christians to keep maturing in Christ every day.
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What does 2 Peter 3:18 mean?
The apostle Peter wrote these words as the closing line of his second letter, shortly before his death. Throughout the chapter, he has been warning early Christians about scoffers and false teachers who twist the Scriptures. Just before signing off, Peter tells his readers how to keep from falling away: do not stand still, but keep moving forward in your walk with the Lord.
What it means
Peter begins with a gentle command: “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” In contrast to the spiritual collapse of false teachers, believers are meant to grow like living plants. To “grow in grace” means learning to rely more deeply on God’s undeserved kindness and letting that kindness shape our own character. To grow “in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” is more than collecting Bible facts. It means knowing Jesus personally by walking with him, trusting him as the one who rescues us from sin, and obeying him as master. Peter then finishes his letter with praise: “To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” All the honor for our salvation and spiritual maturity belongs to Jesus Christ, today and into eternity.
Living it out
This verse takes the pressure off trying to be an instant expert in the faith. Spiritual maturity happens one day at a time through ordinary habits like reading the Bible, praying honestly, and forgiving others as God has forgiven us. When we stumble, we return to God’s grace and keep learning from Jesus. Our Grow in Grace design prints this King James Version verse on unisex T-shirts, hoodies, and crewneck sweatshirts as a quiet daily reminder to keep growing.
Frequently asked
Who wrote 2 Peter 3:18? The apostle Simon Peter wrote this verse as his final recorded words in the New Testament before his martyrdom.
How does this verse connect to the rest of 2 Peter? It bookends the entire letter, echoing Peter’s opening prayer in 2 Peter 1:2 where he asks that grace and peace be multiplied through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.