2 Peter 1:4-6
American Standard Version
4 whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of [a]the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust. 5 Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge; 6 and in your knowledge self-control; and in your self-control [b]patience; and in your [c]patience godliness;
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- 2 Peter 1:4 Or, a
- 2 Peter 1:6 Or, stedfastness
- 2 Peter 1:6 Or, stedfastness
2 Peter 1:4-6
New International Version
4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises,(A) so that through them you may participate in the divine nature,(B) having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.(C)
5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;(D) 6 and to knowledge, self-control;(E) and to self-control, perseverance;(F) and to perseverance, godliness;(G)
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