2 Peter links multiplied “grace and peace” to “the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” The blessing is not described as random or automatic, but connected to knowing God and Christ. See 2 Peter 1:2.
In the opening greeting 2 Peter 1:1–2, the writer identifies himself as Simon Peter, describing his role in relation to Jesus Christ. These two verses function as the letter’s front door, setting the relationship between sender and readers and previewing themes the rest of the letter will expand.
These verses are the opening greeting of 2 Peter. The writer presents himself as Simon Peter and uses two paired descriptions: he belongs to Jesus as a servant and represents Jesus as an apostle. That combination signals both loyalty and authorized responsibility.
A careful answer keeps the immediate passage, the book's argument, and the whole-Bible storyline together, so the question is answered in context instead of as a detached idea.
Start with 2 Peter 1:2, then read the surrounding section so the answer stays connected to the passage's flow.
2Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,