2 Peter 1:6

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness,

Cross References

Genesis 5:24

Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him.

Psalm 37:7

Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices.

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous perish, and no one considers why; the devout are taken away, while no one understands that it is due to evil that the righteous are taken away.

Luke 21:19

By your endurance you will gain your souls.

Luke 8:15

But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart and bear fruit with endurance.

Acts 24:25

And as he discussed justice, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity, I will send for you.”

Romans 15:4

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

Romans 2:7

to those who by patiently doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life,

Romans 8:25

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

1 Corinthians 9:25

Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.

2 Corinthians 6:4

but as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: in great endurance, afflictions, hardships, calamities,

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.

Colossians 1:11

May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, so that you may have all endurance and patience, joyfully

1 Thessalonians 1:3

remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith during all your persecutions and the afflictions that you are enduring.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good works, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.

1 Timothy 3:16

Without any doubt, the mystery of godliness is great: He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 6:11

But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:3

Whoever teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that is in accordance with godliness

1 Timothy 6:6

Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment,

2 Timothy 3:5

holding to the outward form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid them!

Titus 1:1

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that is in accordance with godliness,

Titus 1:8

but he must be hospitable, a lover of goodness, self-controlled, upright, devout, and restrained,

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men to be temperate, serious, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

Hebrews 10:36

For you need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what was promised.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,

Hebrews 6:12

so that you may not become sluggish but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Hebrews 6:15

And thus Abraham, having patiently endured, obtained the promise.

2 Peter 1:3

His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and excellence.

2 Peter 3:11

Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness,

Revelation 1:9

I, John, your brother who share with you the persecution and the kingdom and the endurance in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

Revelation 13:10

If you are to be taken captive, into captivity you go; if you kill with the sword, with the sword you must be killed. Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.

Revelation 14:12

Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and hold fast to the faith of Jesus.

Revelation 2:2

“I know your works, your toil and your endurance. I know that you cannot tolerate evildoers; you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not and have found them to be false.