2 Peter 1:6

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

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

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Peter 1:6 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 5:24Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God had taken him away.
  2. Psalms 37:7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
  3. Isaiah 57:1The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are swept away, while no one considers that the righteous are guided from the presence of evil.
  4. Luke 8:15But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.
  5. Luke 21:19By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
  6. Acts 24:25As 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.”
  7. Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
  8. Romans 5:3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
  9. Romans 8:25But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.
  10. Romans 15:4For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
  11. 1 Corinthians 9:25Everyone 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.
  12. 2 Corinthians 6:4Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
  13. Galatians 5:23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
  14. Colossians 1:11being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
  15. 1 Thessalonians 1:3and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
  16. 2 Thessalonians 1:4That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
  17. 2 Thessalonians 3:5May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
  18. 1 Timothy 2:2for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
  19. 1 Timothy 2:10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
  20. 1 Timothy 3:16By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
  21. 1 Timothy 4:7But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
  22. 1 Timothy 6:3If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,
  23. 1 Timothy 6:6Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
  24. 1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

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