2 Peter 1:9 “But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindnes…”

2 Peter 1:9

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.

World English Bible

For he who lacks these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

American Standard Version

For he that lacketh these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

Geneva Bible 1599

For he that hath not these things, is blinde, and can not see farre off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his olde sinnes.

Darby Translation

for he with whom these things are not present is blind, short-sighted, and has forgotten the purging of his former sins.

Young's Literal Translation

for he with whom these things are not present is blind, dim-sighted, having become forgetful of the cleansing of his old sins;

Bible in Basic English

For the man who has not these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having no memory of how he was made clean from his old sins.

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Cross references

“lacketh”

James 2:14–26 Galatians 5:6 Galatians 5:13 Mark 10:21 Luke 18:22 2 Peter 1:5–7

James 2:14–26 · BSB

What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

Galatians 5:6 · BSB

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.

Galatians 5:13 · BSB

For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.

Mark 10:21 · BSB

Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me. ”

Luke 18:22 · BSB

On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

2 Peter 1:5–7 · BSB

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

“blind”

1 John 2:9–11 Revelation 3:17 John 9:40 John 9:41 2 Corinthians 4:3 2 Corinthians 4:4

1 John 2:9–11 · BSB

If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness.

Revelation 3:17 · BSB

You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.

John 9:40 · BSB

Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?”

John 9:41 · BSB

“If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.”

2 Corinthians 4:3 · BSB

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

2 Corinthians 4:4 · BSB

The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

“that he”

2 Peter 2:18–20 Ephesians 5:26 1 John 1:7 Romans 6:1–4 Romans 6:11 Hebrews 9:14

2 Peter 2:18–20 · BSB

With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.

Ephesians 5:26 · BSB

to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

1 John 1:7 · BSB

But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

Romans 6:1–4 · BSB

What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?

Romans 6:11 · BSB

So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 9:14 · BSB

how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Also

Titus 2:14

Titus 2:14 · BSB

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

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

In context

8For 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.

10Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

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