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2 Peter 1:6

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

2 Peter 1:6

Verse 6 of 21

Scripture focus

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

2 Peter 1:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Peter 1:6

Theological / Devotional

Temperance. Gr. egkrateia, “self-control” (see on Acts 24:25), which is to predominate in all departments of the believer’s life. The preceding qualities will be of little avail if not accompanied by self-control on the Christian’s part. See on Gal. 5:23.

Patience. Gr. hupomone, literally, a “remaining under,” stressing a brave, steadfast perseverance under adversity (see on Rom. 5:3).

Godliness. Or, “reverence toward God” (see on v. 3). This quality will prevent the Christian from becoming pharisaical; it will keep him humble and gentle.

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