2 Peter 1:6

Translations

Modern

…and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

Traditional

And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

Literal

…and in knowledge self-control, and in self-control perseverance, and in perseverance godliness,

Latin

…in scientia autem abstinentiam, in abstinentia autem patientiam, in patientia autem pietatem,

Original

Greek

English

…and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

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

Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Romans 5:3–4
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Luke 21:19
By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
Hebrews 12:1
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.
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.
2 Corinthians 6:4
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
Titus 2:2
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
Galatians 5:23
…gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Revelation 14:12
Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
Titus 1:8
Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Glossary

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Topics

Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Graces: (Christian) Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: Enjoined Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: should be Accompanied by Godliness Patience: should be Accompanied by Temperance Physical Fitness Religion: True Righteousness: Fruits of Self Control Self-control Temperance: General Scriptures Concerning

2 Peter 1:6

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