2 Peter 1:6 “and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and…”

2 Peter 1:6

and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

World English Bible

and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control, perseverance; and in perseverance, godliness;

American Standard Version

and in your knowledge self-control; and in your self-control patience; and in your patience godliness;

Geneva Bible 1599

And with knowledge, temperance: and with temperance, patience: and with patience, godlines:

Darby Translation

in knowledge temperance, in temperance endurance, in endurance godliness,

Young's Literal Translation

and in the knowledge the temperance, and in the temperance the endurance, and in the endurance the piety,

Bible in Basic English

And self-control to knowledge, and a quiet mind to self-control, and fear of God to a quiet mind,

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Cross references

“temperance”

1 Corinthians 9:25 Galatians 5:23 Titus 2:2 Titus 1:8 Acts 24:25

1 Corinthians 9:25 · BSB

Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

Galatians 5:23 · BSB

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Titus 2:2 · BSB

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.

Titus 1:8 · BSB

Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

Acts 24:25 · BSB

As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

“patience”

Hebrews 10:36 Luke 21:19 Hebrews 12:1 2 Corinthians 6:4 Revelation 14:12 Psalm 37:7

Hebrews 10:36 · BSB

You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

Luke 21:19 · BSB

By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.

Hebrews 12:1 · BSB

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

2 Corinthians 6:4 · BSB

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

Revelation 14:12 · BSB

Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

Psalm 37:7 · BSB

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

“godliness”

2 Peter 1:3 2 Peter 3:11 1 Timothy 2:2 1 Timothy 2:10 1 Timothy 6:6 1 Timothy 6:11

2 Peter 1:3 · BSB

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

2 Peter 3:11 · BSB

Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness

1 Timothy 2:2 · BSB

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

1 Timothy 2:10 · BSB

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

1 Timothy 6:6 · BSB

Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.

1 Timothy 6:11 · BSB

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

7and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.

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