2 Peter 1:6

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Peter 1:6

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

and in knowledge, moderation; and in moderation, patience; and in patience, piety;

ERV

and in your knowledge temperance; and in your temperance patience; and in your patience godliness;

NHEB

and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;

SMT

And in knowledge self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience devotion;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Peter 1:6

AndG1161Conjunction toG1722Preposition knowledgeG1108Noun Feminine temperanceG1466Noun Feminine andG1161Conjunction toG1722Preposition temperanceG1466Noun Feminine patienceG5281Noun Feminine andG1161Conjunction toG1722Preposition patienceG5281Noun Feminine godlinessG2150Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Peter 1:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Peter 1:6

Summary

Continue building moral character through progressive development

Event

Continued character exhortation

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD