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2 Peter 1:5

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3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

4 Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

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

7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.

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BSB
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
KJV
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
WEB
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
ASV
Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in [your] virtue knowledge;
DARBY
But for this very reason also, using therewith all diligence, in your faith have also virtue, in virtue knowledge,
BLB
Now also for this very [reason], having brought in all diligence, supply in your⁺ faith virtue, and in virtue knowledge,
ÅB
Så streb derfor etter å legge dyd til troen deres, og til dyden kunnskap,
OTB
Nå av denne grunn også, ved å anvende all flid, legg til i deres tro moralsk dyktighet, og i deres moralske dyktighet, kunnskap,
B1930
så legg og just derfor all vinn på i eders tro å vise dyd, og i dyden skjønnsomhet,

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Cross references

  • Philippians 4:8

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

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  • Proverbs 4:23

    Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

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  • 2 Peter 3:18

    But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

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  • Hebrews 6:11

    We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.

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  • 2 Peter 1:2–3

    Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

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  • 2 Peter 1:10

    Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

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  • Philippians 1:9

    And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

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  • 2 Peter 3:14

    Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

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