2 Peter 1:5
2 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 1
“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;”2 Peter 1:5
What Does 2 Peter 1:5 Mean?
2 Peter 1:5 is found in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Peter 1:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 2:12“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”Galatians 5:22“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”1 Timothy 4:12“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”Colossians 3:12“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”2 Corinthians 3:18“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD.”Philippians 3:12“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”Micah 6:8“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”Hebrews 11:6“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”Proverbs 4:23“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”Philippians 1:9“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;”2 Peter 3:18“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”James 2:17“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”Hebrews 6:11“And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:”2 Peter 1:2“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,”2 Peter 1:3“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:”2 Peter 1:10“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:”2 Peter 3:14“Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”Ephesians 5:17“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”
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