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2 Peter 1:5

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

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ASV

Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;

KJV

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

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20 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
καὶkaiAndG2532 →
αὐτὸautovery [reason]G846 →
τοῦτοtoutofor thisG3778 →
δὲdenowG1161 →
σπουδὴνspoudēnearnestnessG4710 →
πᾶσανpasanallG3956 →
παρεισενέγκαντεςpareisenegkanteshaving brought inG3923 →
ἐπιχορηγήσατεepichorēgēsatedo supplementG2023 →
ἐνenintoG1722 →
τῇtēatheG3588 →
πίστειpisteifaithG4102 →
ὑμῶνhumōnof youG4771 →
τὴνtēn<the>G3588 →
ἀρετήν,aretēnvirtue,G703 →
ἐνenintoG1722 →
δὲdeandG1161 →
τῇtēa<the>G3588 →
ἀρετῇaretēavirtueG703 →
τὴνtēn<the>G3588 →
γνῶσιν,gnōsinknowledge,G1108 →

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Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.Proverbs 4:23Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.2 Peter 3:18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.2 Peter 1:2–3Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.Hebrews 6:11We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.Philippians 1:9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,2 Peter 1:10Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,2 Peter 1:3His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.2 Peter 3:14Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.Hebrews 11:6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.Ephesians 5:17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.Colossians 2:3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.Ephesians 1:17–18that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.Psalms 119:4You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.Isaiah 55:2Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.Philippians 2:12Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.Luke 24:21But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.John 6:27Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

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