2 Peter 1:6

New American Bible - revised edition

knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with devotion,

Cross References

Genesis 5:24

Enoch walked with God, and he was no longer here, for God took him.

Psalm 37:7

Be still before the Lord; wait for him. Do not be provoked by the prosperous, nor by malicious schemers.

Isaiah 57:1

The just have perished, but no one takes it to heart; The steadfast are swept away, while no one understands. Yet the just are taken away from the presence of evil,

Luke 21:19

By your perseverance you will secure your lives. The Great Tribulation.

Luke 8:15

But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance. The Parable of the Lamp.

Acts 24:25

But as he spoke about righteousness and self-restraint and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now; when I find an opportunity I shall summon you again.”

Romans 15:4

For whatever was written previously was written for our instruction, that by endurance and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works,

Romans 8:25

But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance.

1 Corinthians 9:25

Every athlete exercises discipline in every way. They do it to win a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.

2 Corinthians 6:4

on the contrary, in everything we commend ourselves as ministers of God, through much endurance, in afflictions, hardships, constraints,

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

Colossians 1:11

strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy

1 Thessalonians 1:3

calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father,

2 Thessalonians 1:4

Accordingly, we ourselves boast of you in the churches of God regarding your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and the afflictions you endure.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ. Neglect of Work.

1 Timothy 2:10

but rather, as befits women who profess reverence for God, with good deeds.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity.

1 Timothy 3:16

Undeniably great is the mystery of devotion, Who was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed to the Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:3

Whoever teaches something different and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the religious teaching

1 Timothy 6:6

Indeed, religion with contentment is a great gain.

2 Timothy 3:5

as they make a pretense of religion but deny its power. Reject them.

Titus 1:1

Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ for the sake of the faith of God’s chosen ones and the recognition of religious truth,

Titus 1:8

but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled,

Titus 2:2

that older men should be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, love, and endurance.

Hebrews 10:36

You need endurance to do the will of God and receive what he has promised.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us

Hebrews 6:12

so that you may not become sluggish, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, are inheriting the promises. God’s Promise Immutable.

Hebrews 6:15

And so, after patient waiting, he obtained the promise.

2 Peter 1:3

His divine power has bestowed on us everything that makes for life and devotion, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and power.

2 Peter 3:11

Since everything is to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought [you] to be, conducting yourselves in holiness and devotion,

Revelation 1:9

I, John, your brother, who share with you the distress, the kingdom, and the endurance we have in Jesus, found myself on the island called Patmos because I proclaimed God’s word and gave testimony to Jesus.

Revelation 13:10

Anyone destined for captivity goes into captivity. Anyone destined to be slain by the sword shall be slain by the sword. Such is the faithful endurance of the holy ones. The Second Beast.

Revelation 14:12

Here is what sustains the holy ones who keep God’s commandments and their faith in Jesus.

Revelation 2:2

“I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate the wicked; you have tested those who call themselves apostles but are not, and discovered that they are impostors.