2 Peter 1:5
2 Peter chapter 1 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;
KJV
King James Version · 1611And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;
Context
v.4whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.
v.5This passage
v.6and in your knowledge self-control; and in your self-control patience; and in your patience godliness;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and for ever. Amen.
- 1 Peter 3:7
Ye husbands, in like manner, dwell withyour wivesaccording to knowledge, giving honor unto the woman, as unto the weaker vessel, as being also joint-heirs of the grace of life; to the end that your prayers be not hindered.
- Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
- Psalms 119:4
Thou hast commandedus thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.
- Colossians 1:9
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
- Hebrews 11:6
and without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.