2 Peter 1:5

Translations

Modern

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

Traditional

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

Literal

Now also for this very reason, having brought in all diligence, supply in your faith virtue, and in virtue knowledge,

Latin

Vos autem curam omnem subinferentes, ministrate in fide vestra virtutem, in virtute autem scientiam,

Original

Greek

English

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

Notes

2 Peter 1:5–7

These 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).

2 Peter 1:3–11

God has given us many blessings through Christ (1:3–4). This provides a strong reason to encourage us to learn more about Christ (1:5–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Love in the Community of Christ

Related verses

Philippians 4:8
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.
Proverbs 4:23
Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Hebrews 6:11
We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
2 Peter 1:2–3
Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
Philippians 1:9
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
2 Peter 3:14
Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Colossians 2:3
…in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
Psalm 119:4
You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Peter, Second Letter of

Topics

Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Commitment to Excellence Commitment to God Diligence: Cultivating Proper Behaviors of a True Christian Diligence: Required by God in Cultivating Christian Graces Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Graces: (Christian) Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Physical Fitness Religion: True Righteousness: Fruits of Self Control Self-control Temperance: General Scriptures Concerning Virtue: Excellence Wisdom: Spiritual, from God

2 Peter 1:5

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