Revised Literal Translation
2 Peter 1:6
6And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience 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
4Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8For 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.
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ἐν δὲ τῇ γνώσει τὴν ἐγκράτειαν, ἐν δὲ τῇ ἐγκρατείᾳ τὴν ὑπομονήν, ἐν δὲ τῇ ὑπομονῇ τὴν εὐσέβειαν,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 2 Peter 1:6
- Acts 24:25And 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 9:25And 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 5:23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
- Psalms 37:7Rest in Yhwh, 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 8:15But 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 21:19In your patience possess ye your souls.
- Romans 2:7To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
- Romans 5:3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
- Romans 8:25But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
- Romans 15:4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
- 2 Corinthians 6:4But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
- Colossians 1:11Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4So that we ourselves glory in you in the Assemblies of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
- 2 Thessalonians 3:5And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.
- Hebrews 6:12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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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