2 Peter 1:6

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

"And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;" - 2 Peter 1:6
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What does 2 Peter 1:6 mean?

The bible verse 2 Peter 1:6 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness." This verse is a part of a larger passage in which the apostle Peter is exhorting believers to add to their faith various…

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The Virtue of Steadfast Growth

In 2 Peter 1:6, the Apostle Peter exhorts believers to build upon their faith by adding specific virtues in a progressive manner: "And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness." This concise verse encapsulates the essence of a Christian’s…

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A Prayer for Growth in Virtue and Character

O Lord, our Heavenly Father, We come before You in humble reverence, acknowledging Your greatness and the depth of Your love for us. As we immerse ourselves in Your Word, we turn our hearts to the wisdom found in 2 Peter 1:6, where it is written, "And to knowledge temperance…

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2 Peter 1:6 - "And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;"
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."
2 Peter 3:6 - "Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:"
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."
1 Peter 5:6-7
1 Peter 5:6-7
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
2 Peter 1:5 - "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;"
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 1:6 - "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:"
2 Peter 1:18 - "And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount."
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
2 Peter 1:2 - "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,"
2 Peter 1:15 - "Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance."
2 Peter 1:7 - "And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity."
2 Peter 1:14 - "Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me."
2 Peter 2:6 - "And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;"
2 Peter 1:1 - "Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:"
"And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity." - 2 Peter 1:7
Stand firm in grace. 1 Peter 5:6-14
1 Peter 2:20-21
2 Peter 1:11 - "For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."