2 Peter 1:6

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2 Peter 1:6

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Summary

2 Peter 1:6

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

Temperance

Titus 2:2

Patience

Godliness

General references

Deuteronomy 6:17

Ecclesiastes 10:18

Luke 1:75

Bible References

Temperance

Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and replied, “Leave for now, but when I find time I’ll call for you.”

Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. However, they do it to receive a crown that will fade away, but we a crown that will never fade away.

gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.

but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,

Older men are to be level headed, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.

Patience

Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for Him;
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.

But the seed in the good ground—these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, bear fruit.

By your endurance gain your lives.

eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality;

And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience.

For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that we may have hope through endurance and through the encouragement from the Scriptures.

But as God’s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything:

by great endurance, by afflictions,
by hardship, by difficulties,

May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy

We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work of faith, labor of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ,

Therefore, we ourselves boast about you among God’s churches—about your endurance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions you endure.

May the Lord direct your hearts to God’s love and Christ’s endurance.

so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.

For you need endurance, so that after you have done God’s will, you may receive what was promised.

Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us,

knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.

I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of God’s word and the testimony about Jesus.

I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars.

If anyone is destined for captivity,
into captivity he goes.
If anyone is to be killed with a sword,
with a sword he will be killed.

This demands the perseverance and faith of the saints.

This demands the perseverance of the saints, who keep God’s commands and their faith in Jesus.”

Godliness

His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.

Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness

Enoch walked with God; then he was not there because God took him.

The righteous one perishes,
and no one takes it to heart;
faithful men are swept away,
with no one realizing
that the righteous one is swept away
from the presence of evil.

for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

And most certainly, the mystery of godliness is great:

He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated in the Spirit,
seen by angels,
preached among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.

But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,

If anyone teaches other doctrine and does not agree with the sound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the teaching that promotes godliness,

holding to the form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid these people!

Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to build up the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,

General references

Carefully observe the commands of the Lord your God, the decrees and statutes He has commanded you.

Because of laziness the roof caves in,
and because of negligent hands the house leaks.

in holiness and righteousness
in His presence all our days.