2 Peter 1:6

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

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  • Rom 5:3-4 : 3 Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance, character, and character, hope.
  • Heb 10:36 : 36 For you need endurance in order to do God’s will and so receive what is promised.
  • 2 Pet 1:3 : 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.
  • Luke 21:19 : 19 By your endurance you will gain your lives.
  • Acts 24:25 : 25 While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said,“Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you.”
  • Heb 12:1 : 1 The Lord’s Discipline Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,
  • Jas 1:3-4 : 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything.
  • Jas 5:7-9 : 7 Patience in Suffering So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains. 8 You also be patient and strengthen your hearts, for the Lord’s return is near. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be judged. See, the judge stands before the gates! 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name.
  • Titus 1:8 : 8 Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.
  • Heb 6:12 : 12 so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.
  • Heb 6:15 : 15 And so by persevering, Abraham inherited the promise.
  • Rev 2:2 : 2 ‘I know your works as well as your labor and steadfast endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have even put to the test those who refer to themselves as apostles(but are not), and have discovered that they are false.
  • Rev 14:12 : 12 This requires the steadfast endurance of the saints– those who obey God’s commandments and hold to their faith in Jesus.
  • Rom 8:25 : 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with endurance.
  • Rom 15:4 : 4 For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.
  • 1 Cor 9:25 : 25 Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.
  • Gal 5:23 : 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
  • 1 Tim 3:16 : 16 And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
  • 1 Tim 4:7-8 : 7 But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness. 8 For“physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”
  • 1 Tim 6:3 : 3 If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words(that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,
  • 1 Tim 6:6 : 6 Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.
  • 1 Tim 6:11 : 11 But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
  • 2 Tim 3:5 : 5 They will maintain the outward appearance of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these.
  • Titus 1:1 : 1 ¶ Salutation From Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God’s chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in keeping with godliness,
  • Col 1:11 : 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully
  • 1 Thess 1:3 : 3 because 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 1:4 : 4 As a result we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions 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 even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
  • 1 Tim 2:10 : 10 but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.
  • 2 Cor 6:4 : 4 But as God’s servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses,
  • Rom 2:7 : 7 eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,
  • Ps 37:7 : 7 Wait patiently for the LORD! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!
  • Isa 57:1 : 1 The godly perish, but no one cares. Honest people disappear, when no one minds that the godly disappear because of evil.
  • Luke 8:15 : 15 But as for the seed that landed on good soil, these are the ones who, after hearing the word, cling to it with an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with steadfast endurance.
  • Rev 13:10 : 10 If anyone is meant for captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed by the sword, then by the sword he must be killed.This requires steadfast endurance and faith from the saints.
  • 2 Pet 3:11 : 11 Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,
  • Rev 1:9 : 9 I, John, your brother and the one who shares with you in the persecution, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony about Jesus.
  • Titus 2:2 : 2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

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    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.

    4 Through 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.

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

    8 For 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.

    9 But 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.

    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.

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    3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

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

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    6 by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,

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    10 so 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,

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

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    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.

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    4 and endurance, character, and character, hope.

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

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    10 Continue 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,

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    6 Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.

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    6 This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

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    7 But 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.

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

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    2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

  • 1 Pet 1:13-14
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    13 Therefore, 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.

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

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    6 Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,

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

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    12 It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

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    9 And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight

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

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    22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

    23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

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    6 By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

    7 But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

    8 For“physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

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

    12 so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.

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

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    8 Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

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    36 For you need endurance in order to do God’s will and so receive what is promised.

  • 2 Tim 3:15
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    15 and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

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    4 To impart shrewdness to the morally naive, a discerning plan to the young person.

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    5 Now may the Lord direct your hearts toward the love of God and the endurance of Christ.

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    7 eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,

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    4 As a result we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions you are enduring.

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    22 But 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.

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    4 that each of you know how to possess his own body in holiness and honor,

    5 not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God.

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

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

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    3 because 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.

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