2 Peter 1:6-8
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
6 And in knowledge, abstinence; and in abstinence, patience; and in patience, godliness;
7 And in godliness, love of brotherhood; and in love of brotherhood, charity.
8 For if these things be with you and abound, they will make you to be neither empty nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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2 Peter 1:6-8
Living Bible
6 Next, learn to put aside your own desires so that you will become patient and godly, gladly letting God have his way with you. 7 This will make possible the next step, which is for you to enjoy other people and to like them, and finally you will grow to love them deeply. 8 The more you go on in this way, the more you will grow strong spiritually and become fruitful and useful to our Lord Jesus Christ.
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2 Peter 1:6-8
New King James Version
6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control [a]perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and (A)to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither [b]barren (B)nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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- 2 Peter 1:6 patience
- 2 Peter 1:8 useless
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