2 Peter 1:8 “For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they…”

2 Peter 1:8

For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

World English Bible

For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to not be idle or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

American Standard Version

For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to be not idle nor unfruitful unto the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Geneva Bible 1599

For if these things be among you, and abound, they will make you that ye neither shalbe idle, nor vnfruitfull in the acknowledging of our Lord Iesus Christ:

Darby Translation

for these things existing and abounding in you make [you] to be neither idle nor unfruitful as regards the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Young's Literal Translation

for these things being to you and abounding, do make [you] neither inert nor unfruitful in regard to the acknowledging of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Bible in Basic English

For if you have these things in good measure, they will make you fertile and full of fruit in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Cross references

“in you”

Colossians 3:16 Philemon 1:6 2 Corinthians 13:5 Philippians 2:5 2 Corinthians 9:14 John 5:42

Colossians 3:16 · BSB

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Philemon 1:6 · BSB

I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.

2 Corinthians 13:5 · BSB

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?

Philippians 2:5 · BSB

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus:

2 Corinthians 9:14 · BSB

And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

John 5:42 · BSB

but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.

“and abound”

Philippians 1:9 1 Thessalonians 3:12 1 Corinthians 15:58 1 Thessalonians 4:1 2 Corinthians 8:2 Colossians 2:7

Philippians 1:9 · BSB

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

1 Thessalonians 3:12 · BSB

And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,

1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

2 Corinthians 8:2 · BSB

In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

Colossians 2:7 · BSB

rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

“they”

2 Corinthians 5:13–17 John 15:7 John 15:8

2 Corinthians 5:13–17 · BSB

If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

John 15:7 · BSB

If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

John 15:8 · BSB

This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.

“barren”

Hebrews 6:12 Romans 12:11 1 Timothy 5:13 Proverbs 19:15 Matthew 20:3 Matthew 20:6

Hebrews 6:12 · BSB

Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Romans 12:11 · BSB

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:13 · BSB

At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.

Proverbs 19:15 · BSB

Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

Matthew 20:3 · BSB

About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing.

Matthew 20:6 · BSB

About the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ he asked.

“unfruitful”

Titus 3:14 John 15:2 Matthew 13:22 John 15:6

Titus 3:14 · BSB

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

John 15:2 · BSB

He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.

Matthew 13:22 · BSB

The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

John 15:6 · BSB

If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned.

“in”

2 Peter 1:2

2 Peter 1:2 · BSB

Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

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

In context

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

9But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.

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