God’s Word Translation
2 Peter 1:6
6to knowledge add self-control; to self-control add endurance; to endurance add godliness;
2 Peter 1:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
- New International Version (NIV)and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
- English Standard Version (ESV)and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness,
- New King James Version (NKJV)to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness,
Context of 2 Peter 1:6
4Through his glory and integrity he has given us his promises that are of the highest value. Through these promises you will share in the divine nature because you have escaped the corruption that sinful desires cause in the world. 5Because of this, make every effort to add integrity to your faith; and to integrity add knowledge; to knowledge add self-control; to self-control add endurance; to endurance add godliness; 7to godliness add Christian affection; and to Christian affection add love. 8If you have these qualities and they are increasing, it demonstrates that your knowledge about our Lord Jesus Christ is living and productive.
Read all of 2 Peter 12 Peter 1:6 word by word
ἐν δὲ τῇ γνώσει τὴν ἐγκράτειαν, ἐν δὲ τῇ ἐγκρατείᾳ τὴν ὑπομονήν, ἐν δὲ τῇ ὑπομονῇ τὴν εὐσέβειαν,Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 2 Peter 1:6
- Acts 24:25As Paul discussed the subjects of God’s approval, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, “That’s enough for now. You can go. When I find time, I’ll send for you again.”
- 1 Corinthians 9:25Everyone who enters an athletic contest goes into strict training. They do it to win a temporary crown, but we do it to win one that will be permanent.
- Galatians 5:23gentleness, and self-control. There are no laws against things like that.
- Psalms 37:7Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him. Do not be preoccupied with ⌞an evildoer⌟ who succeeds in his way when he carries out his schemes.
- Luke 8:15The seeds that were planted on good ground are people who also hear the word. But they keep it in their good and honest hearts and produce what is good despite what life may bring.
- Luke 21:19By your endurance you will save your life.
- Romans 2:7He will give everlasting life to those who search for glory, honor, and immortality by persisting in doing what is good. But he will bring
- Romans 5:3But that’s not all. We also brag when we are suffering. We know that suffering creates endurance,
- Romans 8:25But if we hope for what we don’t see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
- Romans 15:4Everything written long ago was written to teach us so that we would have confidence through the endurance and encouragement which the Scriptures give us.
- 2 Corinthians 6:4Instead, our lives demonstrate that we are God’s servants. We have endured many things: suffering, distress, anxiety,
- Colossians 1:11We ask him to strengthen you by his glorious might with all the power you need to patiently endure everything with joy.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3In the presence of our God and Father, we never forget that your faith is active, your love is working hard, and your confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ is enduring.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4That’s why we brag in God’s churches about your endurance and faith in all the persecutions and suffering you are experiencing.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:5May the Lord direct your lives as you show God’s love and Christ’s endurance.
- Hebrews 6:12Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are receiving the promises through faith and patience.
Commentaries on 2 Peter 1:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Temperance - A proper and limited use of all earthly enjoyments, keeping every sense under proper restraints, and never permitting the animal part to subjugate the rational. Patience - Bearing all trials and difficulties with an even mind, enduring in all, and persevering through all. Godliness - Piety towards God; a deep, reverential, religious fear; not only worshipping God with every becoming outward act, but adoring, loving, and magnifying him in the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6And to knowledge temperance - On the meaning of the word “temperance,” see the Acts 24:25 note, and 1 Corinthians 9:25 note. The word here refers to the mastery over all our evil inclinations and appetites. We are to allow none of them to obtain control over us. See the notes at 1 Corinthians 6:12. This would include, of course, abstinence from intoxicating drinks; but it would also embrace all evil passions and propensities. Everything is to be confined…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-7These verses use a stair-step structure to show how each virtue leads to the next. This pattern is a common literary device called a sorites. The order is not the main point. For example, Peter is not saying that moral excellence must come before knowledge. But he does show that love is the highest and most important virtue in the list (1:7).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. Greek, "And in your knowledge self-control." In the exercise of Christian knowledge or discernment of God's will, let there be the practical fruit of self-control as to one's lusts and passions. Incontinence weakens the mind; continence, or self-control, moves weakness and imparts strength And in your self-control patient endurance" amidst sufferings, so much dwelt on in the First Epistle, second, third, and fourth chapters. "And in your patient…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Peter 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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