2 Peter 1:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

Do your best to improve your faith by adding goodness, understanding,

Cross References

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

Proverbs 4:23

Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life.

2 Peter 3:18

Let the gift of undeserved grace and the understanding that come from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ help you keep on growing. Praise Jesus now and forever! Amen.

2 Peter 1:10

My friends, you must do all you can to show God has really chosen and selected you. If you keep on doing this, you won't stumble and fall.

Hebrews 6:11

We wish each of you would always be eager to show how strong and lasting your hope really is.

Philippians 1:9

I pray that your love will keep on growing and you will fully know and understand

2 Peter 3:14

My friends, while you are waiting, you should make certain the Lord finds you pure, spotless, and living at peace.

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and rewards everyone who searches for him.

Ephesians 5:17

Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do.

Isaiah 55:2

Why waste your money on what really isn't food? Why work hard for something that doesn't satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and you will enjoy the very best foods.

Philippians 2:12

My dear friends, you always obeyed when I was with you. Now that I am away, you should obey even more. So work with fear and trembling to discover what it really means to be saved.

Psalm 119:4

You have ordered us always to obey your teachings;

Colossians 2:3

but all wisdom and knowledge are hidden away in him.

John 6:27

Don't work for food that spoils. Work for food that gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because God the Father has given him the right to do so.”

Luke 24:21

We had hoped that he would be the one to set Israel free! But it has already been three days since all this happened.

Colossians 1:9

We have not stopped praying for you since the first day we heard about you. In fact, we always pray that God will show you everything he wants you to do and that you may have all the wisdom and understanding his Spirit gives.

1 Peter 3:7

If you are a husband, you should be thoughtful of your wife. Treat her with honor, because she isn't as strong as you are, and she shares with you in the gift of life. Then nothing will stand in the way of your prayers.

Hebrews 12:15

Make sure no one misses out on God's wonderful kindness. Don't let anyone become bitter and cause trouble for the rest of you.

1 Corinthians 14:20

My friends, stop thinking like children. Think like mature people and be as innocent as tiny babies.

Luke 16:26

And besides, there is a deep ditch between us, and no one from either side can cross over.”

Zechariah 6:15

When people from distant lands come and help build the temple of the Lord All-Powerful, you will know that the Lord is the one who sent me. And this will happen, if you truly obey the Lord your God.

2 Peter 1:11

Then our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will give you a glorious welcome into his kingdom that will last forever.

Joshua 7:3

They went back to Joshua and reported, “You don't need to send the whole army to attack Ai—2,000 or 3,000 troops will be enough. Why bother the whole army for a town that small?”