2 Peter 1:5-6

“And 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;”

"And 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;" - 2 Peter 1:5-6
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What does 2 Peter 1:5-6 mean?

2 Peter 1:5-6 (KJV) states, "And 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;" This verse comes from the New Testament of the Bible, specifically from the…

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Building a Legacy of Faith: The Journey of Spiritual Growth

The pursuit of spiritual maturity is one of the most profound and rewarding journeys a Christian can embark upon. In 2 Peter 1:5-6, we are called to actively participate in this growth process: "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue…

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A Prayer for Growth in Faith

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am filled with gratitude for the gift of faith that You have bestowed upon me. The profound truth of Your Word resonates deeply in my heart, particularly the exhortation found in 2 Peter 1:5-6: "For this very reason, make every…

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2 Peter 1:5-6 - "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness."
2 Peter 1:5 - "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;"
1 Peter 5:6-7
1 Peter 5:6-7
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
"And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;" - 2 Peter 1:5
Stand firm in grace. 1 Peter 5:6-14
2 Peter 1:6 - "And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;"
1 Peter 5:6 - "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
2 Peter 1:5-7 - "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love."
1 Peter 5:2 - "Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;"
"And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;" - 2 Peter 1:6
1 Peter 5:7
1 Peter 5:7
1 Peter 2:6 - "Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded."
1 Peter 2:5 - "Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ."
1 Peter 5:6-7 - "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
2 Peter 3:6 - "Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:"
1 Peter 5:5-6 - "Likewise, you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time."
2 Peter 1:7 - "And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity."
2 Peter 1:20 - "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation."
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 2:9
1 Peter 5:11 - "To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."