2 Peter 1:5

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;

2 Peter 1:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
ESV
5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,
NLT
5 In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge,
MSG
5 So don't lose a minute in building on what you've been given, complementing your basic faith with good character, spiritual understanding,
CSB
5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge,

2 Peter 1:5 In-Context

3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;
6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S ver 2; Colossians 2:3
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