^{1 Ref} Simon Peter, a servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who with us have a part in the same holy faith in the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:

^{2 Ref} May grace and peace ever be increasing in you, in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;

^{3 Ref} Because by his power he has given us everything necessary for life and righteousness, through the knowledge of him who has been our guide by his glory and virtue;