2 Peter 1:6

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἐν δὲ τῇ γνώσει τὴν ἐγκράτειαν· ἐν δὲ τῇ ἐγκρατείᾳ τὴν ὑπομονήν· ἐν δὲ τῇ ὑπομονῇ τὴν εὐσέβειαν·

Transliteration

And in the gnōsei the enkrateian; and in the enkrateia the hypomonēn; and in the hypomonē the eusebeian;

Grammar Details

• *gnōsei*: dative, feminine, singular - knowledge
• *enkrateian*: accusative, feminine, singular - self-control
• *enkrateia*: dative, feminine, singular - self-control
• *hypomonēn*: accusative, feminine, singular - perseverance/endurance
• *hypomonē*: dative, feminine, singular - perseverance/endurance
• *eusebeian*: accusative, feminine, singular - godliness/piety

Word Meanings

• *gnōsei*: knowledge/understanding/insight
• *enkrateian*: self-control/temperance/restraint
• *hypomonēn*: perseverance/endurance/steadfastness/patience
• *eusebeian*: godliness/piety/devotion

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And to knowledge self-control; and to self-control patience; and to patience godliness;

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  and in [your] knowledge self-control; and in [your] self-control patience; and in [your] patience godliness;

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  and in knowledge temperancy and in temrancy pacience in pacience godlynes

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  in knowlege, temperancy: in temperancy, pacience: in pacience, godlynes:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And with knowledge, temperance: and with temperance, patience: and with patience, godlines:

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  In knowledge temperaunce, in temperaunce pacience, in pacience godlynesse,

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and in the knowledge the temperance, and in the temperance the endurance, and in the endurance the piety,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  and in `your' knowledge self-control; and in `your' self-control patience; and in `your' patience godliness;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  and in [your] knowledge self-control; and in [your] self-control patience; and in [your] patience godliness;

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And self-control to knowledge, and a quiet mind to self-control, and fear of God to a quiet mind,

• World English Bible (2000)

  and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

Referenced Verses

• Rom 5:3-4 : 3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance. 4 And endurance produces character, and character produces hope.
• Heb 10:36 : 36 You need endurance so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
• 2 Pet 1:3 : 3 His divine power has granted us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
• Luke 21:19 : 19 By your endurance, you will gain your lives.
• Acts 24:25 : 25 As Paul discussed righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and said, 'That is enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.'
• Heb 12:1 : 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set before us.
• Jas 1:3-4 : 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance complete its work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.
• Jas 5:7-9 : 7 Therefore, be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient for it until it receives the early and late rains. 8 You too must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door. 10 Take, my brothers and sisters, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of suffering and patience.
• Titus 1:8 : 8 But he must be hospitable, a lover of what is good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
• Heb 6:12 : 12 Then you will not become sluggish, but will imitate those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises.
• Heb 6:15 : 15 And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham obtained the promise.
• Rev 2:2 : 2 I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles but are not, and you have found them to be liars.
• Rev 14:12 : 12 Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and hold fast to faith in Jesus.
• Rom 8:25 : 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience.
• Rom 15:4 : 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
• 1 Cor 9:25 : 25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we do it to receive an imperishable one.
• Gal 5:23 : 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
• 1 Tim 3:16 : 16 And undeniably, great is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and taken up in glory.
• 1 Tim 4:7-8 : 7 Reject worldly and silly myths, and instead, train yourself in godliness. 8 For bodily training is of some value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
• 1 Tim 6:3 : 3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness,
• 1 Tim 6:6 : 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
• 1 Tim 6:11 : 11 But you, man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.
• 2 Tim 3:5 : 5 They will have a form of godliness but deny its power. Stay away from such people.
• Titus 1:1 : 1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of God's chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness.
• Col 1:11 : 11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father,
• 1 Thess 1:3 : 3 We remember your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by the hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father.
• 2 Thess 1:4 : 4 As a result, we ourselves boast about you among the churches of God for your endurance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.
• 2 Thess 3:5 : 5 Now may the Lord direct your hearts toward the love of God and the endurance of Christ.
• 1 Tim 2:2 : 2 for kings and all those in authority, so that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
• 1 Tim 2:10 : 10 but with good works, which are appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
• 2 Cor 6:4 : 4 Instead, in everything we commend ourselves as God’s servants: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
• Rom 2:7 : 7 To those who seek glory, honor, and immortality by persistence in doing good, He will give eternal life.
• Ps 37:7 : 7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out wicked schemes.
• Isa 57:1 : 1 The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; faithful people are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.
• Luke 8:15 : 15 But the seed on good soil represents those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and produce a harvest through perseverance.
• Rev 13:10 : 10 If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity they will go. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, with the sword they will be killed. This calls for the endurance and faith of the saints.
• 2 Pet 3:11 : 11 Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,
• Rev 1:9 : 9 I, John, your brother and companion in the tribulation, kingdom, and perseverance in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
• Titus 2:2 : 2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance.