2 Peter 1:6

The growth chain continues: knowledge leads to self-control, self-control to perseverance, and perseverance to godliness. It matters because Christian maturity is a connected, deepening progression, not a single trait.

Cross-references · 40

• Heb 10:36You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
• Rom 5:3–4Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
• Luke 21:19By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
• 2 Pet 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.
• Heb 12:1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
• 1 Cor 9:25Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.
• Gal 5:23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
• 2 Cor 6:4Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
• Titus 2:2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
• Rev 14:12Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
• Jas 5:7–10Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
• Col 1:11being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
• Titus 1:8Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
• Ps 37:7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
• Rom 8:25But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.
• Rom 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
• 1 Th 1:3and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Luke 8:15But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.
• Rev 2:2I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.
• Acts 24:25As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
• Rom 15:4For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
• 2 Tim 3:5having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!
• 1 Tim 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
• 1 Tim 2:10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
• 2 Pet 3:11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness
• 2 Th 3:5May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
• Heb 6:12Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
• Heb 6:15And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.
• 1 Tim 2:2for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
• 1 Tim 6:6Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
• Rev 13:10“If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.
• Rev 1:9I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus.
• Jas 1:3–4because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
• 1 Tim 6:3If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,
• Titus 1:1Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,
• 1 Tim 3:16By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
• 2 Th 1:4That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
• Isa 57:1The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are swept away, while no one considers that the righteous are guided from the presence of evil.
• 1 Tim 4:7–8But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
• Gen 5:24Enoch walked with God, and then he was no more, because God had taken him away.

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