2 Peter 1:6

Free Bible Version

add to knowledge, self-control; add to self-control, patience; add to patience, reverence;

Cross References

Genesis 5:24

Enoch had such a close relationship with God that he didn't die, he just wasn't there anymore, because God took him.

Psalm 37:7

Be still in God's presence; wait patiently for him. Don't be upset over people who prosper when they carry out their evil schemes.

Isaiah 57:1

Good people die, and nobody cares; the faithful pass away, and nobody thinks that they were being protected from evil.

Luke 21:19

By standing firm you will gain your lives.

Luke 8:15

The seeds sown on good earth are those who are honest and do what is right. They hear the message of truth, hold on to it, and through their perseverance produce a good harvest.

Acts 24:25

He discussed with them about living right, self-control, and the coming judgment. Felix became alarmed and told Paul, “You can go now, and I'll send for you when I get the chance.”

Romans 15:4

These Scriptures were written down in the past to help us understand, and to encourage us so that we could wait patiently in hope.

Romans 2:7

Those who have kept on trying to do what is good and right will receive glory and honor, immortality and eternal life.

Romans 8:25

Since we're hoping for what we haven't yet seen, we wait for it patiently.

1 Corinthians 9:25

Every competitor who participates in the games maintains a strict training discipline. Of course they do so to win a crown that doesn't last. But our crowns will last forever!

2 Corinthians 6:4

Instead we try to demonstrate we are good servants of God in every way we can. With a great deal of patience we put up with all kinds of trouble, hardship, and distress.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control—and there's no law against these kinds of things!

Colossians 1:11

May you be made powerfully strong by his wonderful strength, having great patience and endurance.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

We remember you before our God and Father—how you put your trust in him into practice, how you work hard in love, and how you patiently wait in the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

We speak so proudly of you among the churches of God because of your patient courage and trust in God during all the persecution and trouble you're going through.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord lead you into a deeper understanding of God's love for you and the endurance of Christ.

1 Timothy 2:10

but by the good things they do—as is appropriate for women who claim to follow God.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray like this for kings and all types of leaders so that we may live quiet and peaceful lives, always thinking about God and taking life seriously.

1 Timothy 3:16

There's no question about it: the revealed truth about God is amazing! He was made known to us in human form, he was vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, declared to the nations, trusted in by the world, and taken up in glory!

1 Timothy 6:11

But you as a man of God should run away from such things. You should seek to do what is right, practice true religion, and trust in God. Aim to love, to be patient, and gentle.

1 Timothy 6:3

Those who teach different beliefs, and don't listen to good counsel, particularly the words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the true teachings of God,

1 Timothy 6:6

But knowing and following God is so incredibly satisfying!

2 Timothy 3:5

They may give an outward impression of being religious, but they don't actually believe it works. Stay away from these people!

Titus 1:1

This letter comes from Paul, servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I'm sent to build up the trust of God's chosen people and to share the knowledge of the truth that leads to lives lived for God.

Titus 1:8

He should be hospitable, someone who loves what's good and does what's right. He should be living a life for God, self-controlled,

Titus 2:2

Older men shouldn't drink; they should be respectable and sensible, with a healthy trust in God, loving and patient.

Hebrews 10:36

You need to be patient so that having done what God wants, you'll receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 12:1

For that reason, since we are surrounded by such a great crowd of people who gave evidence of their trust in God, let's get rid of everything that holds us back, the seductive sins that trip us up, and let's keep on running the race placed before us.

Hebrews 6:12

Don't be spiritually lazy, but follow the example of those who through trusting in God and patience inherit what God has promised.

Hebrews 6:15

And so, after patiently waiting, Abraham received the promise.

2 Peter 1:3

Through his divine power we have been given everything that's important to live a God-centered life. This comes through knowing him who called us to himself by his own glory and goodness. In this way he's given us wonderful, priceless promises.

2 Peter 3:11

Since everything is going to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? You should be living lives that are pure, dedicated to God,

Revelation 1:9

I am John, your brother who shares with you in the suffering and in the kingdom and in the patient waiting that are our experience in Jesus. I was detained on the island of Patmos for sharing the word of God and the truth as revealed by Jesus.

Revelation 13:10

Anyone who has to go into captivity will go into captivity; anyone who has to die by the sword will die by the sword. This demonstrates the patient endurance and confidence in God of the believers.

Revelation 14:12

This means the believers must patiently endure, keeping God's commandments and trusting in Jesus.

Revelation 2:2

I know what you've accomplished, your hard work and perseverance. I know you can't tolerate evil people, and how you investigated those who claimed to be apostles but are not, and discovered they were frauds.