2 Peter 1:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 1:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 1:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 1:5 — KJV
“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;”
— 2 Peter 1:5 (KJV)
2 Peter 1:5 in Context — About the Book of 2 Peter
2 Peter is a dying apostle's reminder service: God's divine power has already given us everything needed for life and godliness through precious promises. It warns against scoffers and false teachers, explains the Lord's patience — not slow but not willing that any perish — and calls us to grow in grace.
Cross-References for 2 Peter 1:5
“Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:5: diligence, faith, knowledge
“Besides the cakes, he shall offer for his offering leavened bread with the sacrifice of thanksgiving of his peace offerings.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:5: beside, giving
“If thou shalt keep all these commandments to do them, which I command thee this day, to love the LORD thy God, and to walk ever in his ways; then shalt thou add three cities more for thee, beside these three:”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:5: beside, add
“But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his. that...: Heb. that is found with him”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:5: giving, knowledge
“For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me. perverted...: or, caused thee to turn away”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:5: beside, knowledge
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