2 Peter 1:9

Translations

Modern

But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.

Traditional

But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.

Literal

For in whomever these things are not present, he is blind, being shortsighted, having received forgetfulness of the cleansing from his former sins.

Latin

Cui enim non præsto sunt hæc, cæcus est, et manu tentans, oblivionem accipiens purgationis veterum suorum delictorum.

Original

Greek

English

But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.

Notes

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

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He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
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What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
1 John 1:7
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Ephesians 5:26
…to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
Romans 6:11
So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
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What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.
Hebrews 9:14
…how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
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Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
1 Peter 3:21
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

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2 Peter 1:9

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