2 Peter 1:6

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

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

5So for this very reason, making every effort, to your faith add excellence, and to the excellence knowledge,

7and to the godliness brotherly affection, and to the brotherly affection love.

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Cross References

Luke 21:19—you must secure your souls by your endurance.)

Romans 2:7to those who seek for glory, honor and incorruption, by persevering in doing good—eternal life;

Romans 8:25But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly await it with endurance.

1 Corinthians 9:25All athletic competitors exercise general self-control—they do it in order to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 1:6-12

Spiritual Diligence; Advancement in Holiness. ( a. d. 67.) 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 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. 9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see… Read the whole commentary →

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