2 Peter 1:9

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

Revised King James 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 things are in you, and are increasing, they keep you from being either ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

10Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, you shall never fall:

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Cross References

Luke 18:22Now when Jesus heard this, he said to him, You still lack one thing: sell all that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

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

2 Corinthians 4:3But if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

Galatians 5:13For, brethren, you have been called to liberty; only do not use your liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but in love serve one another.

Titus 2:14Who gave himself up for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people of his own, zealous for 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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