2 Peter 1:9

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Peter 1:9

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

For he who does not have these things at hand is blind and groping, being forgetful of his purification from his former offenses.

ERV

For he that lacketh these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

NHEB

For he who lacks these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

SMT

For in whom these are not present, he is blind, being affected with shortness of sight, having taken forgetfulness of the cleansing formerly of his sins.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Peter 1:9

ButG1063ConjunctionhethatG3739 lackethG3918VerbthesethingsG5023 isG2076Verb blindG5185AdjectiveandcannotseeafaroffG3467VerbandhathforgottenG3024Noun FemininethathewaspurgedfromG2512Noun Masculine hisG846 oldG3819Adverb sinsG266Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Peter 1:9

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

Overview of 2 Peter 1:9

Summary

Lacking virtues leads to spiritual blindness and forgetfulness

Event

Warning of spiritual deficiency

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD