Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; New Living Translation and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, English Standard Version and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, Berean Standard Bible and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Berean Literal Bible and into knowledge self-control, and into self-control endurance, and into endurance godliness, King James Bible And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; New King James Version to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, New American Standard Bible and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, NASB 1995 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, NASB 1977 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness; Legacy Standard Bible and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, Amplified Bible and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness, Christian Standard Bible knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness, Holman Christian Standard Bible knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness, American Standard Version and in your knowledge self-control; and in your self-control patience; and in your patience godliness; Contemporary English Version self-control, patience, devotion to God, English Revised Version and in your knowledge temperance; and in your temperance patience; and in your patience godliness; GOD'S WORD® Translation to knowledge add self-control; to self-control add endurance; to endurance add godliness; Good News Translation to your knowledge add self-control; to your self-control add endurance; to your endurance add godliness; International Standard Version your knowledge with self-control, your self-control with endurance, your endurance with godliness, Majority Standard Bible and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; NET Bible to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness; New Heart English Bible and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control, perseverance; and in perseverance, godliness; Webster's Bible Translation And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; Weymouth New Testament along with knowledge, self-control; along with self-control, power of endurance; World English Bible and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control, perseverance; and in perseverance, godliness; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand with knowledge—self-control, and with self-control—endurance, and with endurance—piety, Berean Literal Bible and into knowledge self-control, and into self-control endurance, and into endurance godliness, Young's Literal Translation and in the knowledge the temperance, and in the temperance the endurance, and in the endurance the piety, Smith's Literal Translation And in knowledge self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience devotion; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd in knowledge, abstinence; and in abstinence, patience; and in patience, godliness; Catholic Public Domain Version and in knowledge, moderation; and in moderation, patience; and in patience, piety; New American Bible knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with devotion, New Revised Standard Version and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd to knowledge, self-control; and to selfcontrol, patience; and to patience; godliness; Aramaic Bible in Plain English But unto knowledge, perseverance, and unto perseverance, patience, and to patience, the worship of God, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godliness; Godbey New Testament and to knowledge holiness; and to holiness patience; and patience, godliness; Haweis New Testament and with intelligence moderation; and with moderation patience; and with patience piety; Mace New Testament to knowledge, temperance: to temperance, patience: to patience, piety: Weymouth New Testament along with knowledge, self-control; along with self-control, power of endurance; Worrell New Testament and in knowledge, continence; and in continence, patience; and in patience, godliness; Worsley New Testament and to fortitude knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience piety; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Partakers of the Divine Nature…5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.… Cross References Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. James 1:3-4 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Romans 5:3-4 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. 1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone 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. Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. / It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age, Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. / For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. / But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. Ephesians 4:1-2 As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: / with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. / Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper. Psalm 37:7-9 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. / Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. / For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Treasury of Scripture And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; temperance. Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. 1 Corinthians 9:25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. Galatians 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. patience. Psalm 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Luke 8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. Luke 21:19 In your patience possess ye your souls. godliness. 2 Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 2 Peter 3:11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, Genesis 5:24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Jump to Previous Endurance Fear Godliness Mind Patience Perseverance Piety Power Quiet Self-Control Steadfastness TemperanceJump to Next Endurance Fear Godliness Mind Patience Perseverance Piety Power Quiet Self-Control Steadfastness Temperance2 Peter 1 1. Peter confirms the hope of the increase of God's grace,5. exhorts them, by faith, and good works, to make their calling sure; 12. whereof he is careful to remind them, knowing that his death is at hand; 16. and assures them of the authenticity of the Gospel, by the eyewitness of the apostles and the prophets. and to knowledge, self-control The Greek word for "knowledge" here is "gnosis," which implies a deeper, more intimate understanding of God and His will. This is not merely intellectual knowledge but a relational and experiential understanding that transforms the believer's life. In the context of 2 Peter, this knowledge is foundational to spiritual growth and maturity. "Self-control" is translated from the Greek word "egkrateia," which means mastery over one's desires and impulses. In a historical context, self-control was highly valued in Greco-Roman culture, often associated with the virtues of a disciplined life. For Christians, self-control is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:23) and is essential for living a life that honors God. It involves the ability to resist temptation and to live in a way that reflects the character of Christ. and to self-control, perseverance and to perseverance, godliness Parallel Commentaries ... Greek andδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. to ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. knowledge, γνώσει (gnōsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1108: Knowledge, doctrine, wisdom. From ginosko; knowing, i.e. knowledge. self-control; ἐγκράτειαν (enkrateian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1466: Self-mastery, self-restraint, self-control, continence. From egkrates; self-control. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. to ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. self-control, ἐγκρατείᾳ (enkrateia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1466: Self-mastery, self-restraint, self-control, continence. From egkrates; self-control. perseverance; ὑπομονήν (hypomonēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5281: Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. to ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. perseverance, ὑπομονῇ (hypomonē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5281: Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. godliness; εὐσέβειαν (eusebeian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2150: Piety (towards God), godliness, devotion, godliness. From eusebes; piety; specially, the gospel scheme. Links 2 Peter 1:6 NIV2 Peter 1:6 NLT 2 Peter 1:6 ESV 2 Peter 1:6 NASB 2 Peter 1:6 KJV 2 Peter 1:6 BibleApps.com 2 Peter 1:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Peter 1:6 Chinese Bible 2 Peter 1:6 French Bible 2 Peter 1:6 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Peter 1:6 And in knowledge self-control (2 Pet. 2P iiP ii Pet) |