2 Peter 1:5

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

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  • 2 Pet 1:10 : 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.
  • 2 Pet 3:18 : 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the honor both now and on that eternal day.
  • Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.
  • 2 Pet 1:2-3 : 2 May grace and peace be lavished on you as you grow in the rich knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord! 3 Believers’ Salvation and the Work of God I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence.
  • Prov 4:23 : 23 Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life.
  • Phil 1:9 : 9 And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight
  • Phil 2:12 : 12 Lights in the World So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence,
  • Eph 5:17 : 17 For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.
  • Heb 6:11 : 11 But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,
  • Heb 11:6 : 6 Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
  • 2 Pet 3:14 : 14 Exhortation to the Faithful Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.
  • Eph 1:17-18 : 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, will give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him, 18 – since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened– so that you can know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
  • Isa 55:2 : 2 Why pay money for something that will not nourish you? Why spend your hard-earned money on something that will not satisfy? Listen carefully to me and eat what is nourishing! Enjoy fine food!
  • Ps 119:4 : 4 You demand that your precepts be carefully kept.
  • John 6:27 : 27 Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life– the food which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him.”
  • Col 2:3 : 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
  • Col 1:9 : 9 Paul’s Prayer for the Growth of the Church For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
  • 1 Cor 14:20 : 20 Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking. Instead, be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.
  • Luke 24:21 : 21 But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. Not only this, but it is now the third day since these things happened.
  • Zech 6:15 : 15 Then those who are far away will come and build the temple of the LORD so that you may know that the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has sent me to you. This will all come to pass if you completely obey the voice of the LORD your God.”’”
  • Luke 16:26 : 26 Besides all this, a great chasm has been fixed between us, so that those who want to cross over from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us.’
  • Heb 12:15 : 15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up and causing trouble, and through it many become defiled.
  • 1 Pet 3:7 : 7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers.

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  • 2 Pet 1:6-12
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    6to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness;

    7to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish love.

    8For if these things are really yours and are continually increasing, they will keep you from becoming ineffective and unproductive in your pursuit of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ more intimately.

    9But concerning the one who lacks such things– he is blind. That is to say, he is nearsighted, since he has forgotten about the cleansing of his past sins.

    10Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.

    11For thus an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be richly provided for you.

    12Salvation Based on the Word of God Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have.

  • 2 Pet 1:1-4
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    1¶ Salutation From Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, have been granted a faith just as precious as ours.

    2May grace and peace be lavished on you as you grow in the rich knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord!

    3Believers’ Salvation and the Work of God I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence.

    4Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire.

  • 2 Pet 3:17-18
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    17Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard that you do not get led astray by the error of these unprincipled men and fall from your firm grasp on the truth.

    18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the honor both now and on that eternal day.

  • 2 Cor 8:7
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    7But as you excel in everything– in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you– make sure that you excel in this act of kindness too.

  • Col 1:9-11
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    9Paul’s Prayer for the Growth of the Church For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

    10so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects– bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,

    11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully

  • Jas 1:3-4
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    3because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

    4And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything.

  • Phlm 1:5-6
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    5because I hear of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

    6I pray that the faith you share with us may deepen your understanding of every blessing that belongs to you in Christ.

  • 1 Cor 1:5
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    5For you were made rich in every way in him, in all your speech and in every kind of knowledge–

  • 1 Pet 1:13-14
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    13Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

    14Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance,

  • 1 Pet 1:6-7
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    6This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

    7Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold– gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away– and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

  • 1 Pet 1:22
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    22You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

  • Heb 6:11
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    11But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,

  • Jude 1:3
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    3Condemnation of the False Teachers Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.

  • Phil 1:9-10
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    9And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight

    10so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,

  • 2 Cor 6:6
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    6by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,

  • 2 Pet 3:14
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    14Exhortation to the Faithful Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

  • 1 Tim 4:15
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    15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

  • 1 Pet 2:1-2
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    1So get rid of all evil and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.

    2And yearn like newborn infants for pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up to salvation,

  • 1 Pet 1:9
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    9because you are attaining the goal of your faith– the salvation of your souls.

  • Rom 5:4
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    4and endurance, character, and character, hope.

  • 2 Tim 3:10
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    10Continue in What You Have Learned You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,

  • 1 Tim 1:5
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    5But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

  • 2 Pet 1:15
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    15Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things.

  • Titus 2:7
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    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

  • 2 Tim 3:14-15
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    14You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you

    15and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

  • 1 Thess 1:3
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    3because we recall in the presence of our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Thess 1:3
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    3Thanksgiving We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith flourishes more and more and the love of each one of you all for one another is ever greater.

  • 1 Pet 5:10
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    10And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

  • 1 Tim 6:11
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    11But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

  • 2 Tim 2:22
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    22But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

  • Jude 1:24
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    24Final Blessing Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling, and to cause you to stand, rejoicing, without blemish before his glorious presence,