2 Peter 1:8

God's Word

If you have these qualities and they are increasing, it demonstrates that your knowledge about our Lord Jesus Christ is living and productive.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:15

Laziness throws one into a deep sleep, and an idle person will go hungry.

Matthew 13:22

The seed planted among thornbushes ⌞is another person who⌟ hears the word. But the worries of life and the deceitful pleasures of riches choke the word so that it can’t produce anything.

Matthew 20:3

About 9 a.m. he saw others standing in the marketplace without work.

Matthew 20:6

About 5 p.m. he went out and found some others standing around. He said to them, ‘Why are you standing here all day long without work?’

Matthew 25:26

“His master responded, ‘You evil and lazy servant! If you knew that I harvest where I haven’t planted and gather where I haven’t scattered,

John 15:2

He removes every one of my branches that doesn’t produce fruit. He also prunes every branch that does produce fruit to make it produce more fruit.

John 17:3

This is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.

John 5:42

But I know what kind of people you are. You don’t have any love for God.

Romans 12:11

Don’t be lazy in showing your devotion. Use your energy to serve the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So, then, brothers and sisters, don’t let anyone move you off the foundation ⌞of your faith⌟. Always excel in the work you do for the Lord. You know that the hard work you do for the Lord is not pointless.

2 Corinthians 13:5

Examine yourselves to see whether you are still in the Christian faith. Test yourselves! Don’t you recognize that you are people in whom Jesus Christ lives? Could it be that you’re failing the test?

2 Corinthians 8:2

While they were being severely tested by suffering, their overflowing joy, along with their extreme poverty, has made them even more generous.

2 Corinthians 8:7

Indeed, the more your faith, your ability to speak, your knowledge, your dedication, and your love for us increase, the more we want you to participate in this work of God’s kindness.

2 Corinthians 9:14

With deep affection they will pray for you because of the extreme kindness that God has shown you.

Philippians 1:9

I pray that your love will keep on growing because of your knowledge and insight.

Philippians 2:5

Have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

Philippians 3:8

It’s far more than that! I consider everything else worthless because I’m much better off knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. It’s because of him that I think of everything as worthless. I threw it all away in order to gain Christ

Colossians 1:10

We ask this so that you will live the kind of lives that prove you belong to the Lord. Then you will want to please him in every way as you grow in producing every kind of good work by this knowledge about God.

Colossians 2:7

Sink your roots in him and build on him. Be strengthened by the faith that you were taught, and overflow with thanksgiving.

Colossians 3:16

Let Christ’s word with all its wisdom and richness live in you. Use psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to teach and instruct yourselves about ⌞God’s⌟ kindness. Sing to God in your hearts.

1 Thessalonians 3:12

We also pray that the Lord will greatly increase your love for each other and for everyone else, just as we love you.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Now then, brothers and sisters, because of the Lord Jesus we ask and encourage you to excel in living a God-pleasing life even more than you already do. Do this the way we taught you.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We always have to thank God for you, brothers and sisters. It’s right to do this because your faith is showing remarkable growth and your love for each other is increasing.

1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, they learn to go around from house to house since they have nothing else to do. Not only this, but they also gossip and get involved in other people’s business, saying things they shouldn’t say.

Titus 3:14

Our people should also learn how to set an example by doing good things when urgent needs arise so that they can live productive lives.

Philemon 1:6

As you share the faith you have in common with others, I pray that you may come to have a complete knowledge of every blessing we have in Christ.

Hebrews 6:12

Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are receiving the promises through faith and patience.

2 Peter 1:2

May good will  and peace fill your lives through your knowledge about Jesus, our God and Lord!

2 Peter 1:3

God’s divine power has given us everything we need for life and for godliness. This power was given to us through knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and integrity.

2 Peter 2:20

People can know our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and escape the world’s filth. But if they get involved in this filth again and give in to it, they are worse off than they were before.

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the good will  and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory belongs to him now and for that eternal day! Amen.