2 Peter 1:9

For the man who lacks these virtues is blind, short-sighted, forgetful of his cleansing from his old sins.

Montgomery New Testament

In The 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.

In Context

8For if these virtues are yours in abounding measure, they render you not idle nor unfruitful, until you come into the full knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

10So, brothers, take diligent care to make your calling and election sure; for if you do this, you will never stumble.

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Cross References

Luke 18:22And receiving this reply, Jesus said to him. "One thing you are still lacking. Sell all that you have and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me."

Romans 6:1What then shall we say? Shall we continue to abound in sin, in order that grace may come to abound?

2 Corinthians 4:3But even if my gospel, too, is "veiled," it is among those who are on the way to perish that it is "veiled."

Galatians 5:13For you, brothers, were called for freedom; only do not make your freedom an excuse for self-indulgence, but in love enslave yourselves to one another.

Titus 2:14He gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity, and to purify unto himself a people zealous of good works."

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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