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2 Peter 1:5

2 Peter 1:6-1964 bbe — And self-control to knowledge, and a quiet mind to self-control, and fear of God to a quiet mind, And love of the broth…

Bible in Basic English

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And self-control to knowledge, and a quiet mind to self-control, and fear of God to a quiet mind,

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And love of the brothers to fear of God, and to love of the brothers, love itself.

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For if you have these things in good measure, they will make you fertile and full of fruit in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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For the man who has not these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having no memory of how he was made clean from his old sins.

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For this reason, my brothers, take all the more care to make your selection and approval certain; for if you do these things you will never have a fall:

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For so the way will be open to you into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

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For this reason I will be ready at all times to keep your memory of these things awake, though you have the knowledge of them now and are well based in your present faith.

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And it seems right to me, as long as I am in this tent of flesh, to keep your minds awake by working on your memory;

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For I am conscious that in a short time I will have to put off this tent of flesh, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

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And I will take every care so that you may have a clear memory of these things after my death.

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For when we gave you news of the power and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, our teaching was not based on stories put together by art, but we were eye-witnesses of his glory.

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For God the Father gave him honour and glory, when such a voice came to him out of the great glory, saying, This is my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased.

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And this voice came from heaven even to our ears, when we were with him on the holy mountain.

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And so the words of the prophets are made more certain; and it is well for you to give attention to them as to a light shining in a dark place, till the dawn comes and the morning star is seen in your hearts;

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Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets.

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For these words did not ever come through the impulse of men: but the prophets had them from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

— 2 Peter 1:6-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Peter 1 — Context

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Because by his power he has given us everything necessary for life and righteousness, through the knowledge of him who has been our guide by his glory and virtue;

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And through this he has given us the hope of great rewards highly to be valued; so that by them we might have our part in God's being, and be made free from the destruction which is in the world through the desires of the flesh.

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So, for this very cause, take every care; joining virtue to faith, and knowledge to virtue,

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And self-control to knowledge, and a quiet mind to self-control, and fear of God to a quiet mind,

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And love of the brothers to fear of God, and to love of the brothers, love itself.

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For if you have these things in good measure, they will make you fertile and full of fruit in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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For the man who has not these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having no memory of how he was made clean from his old sins.

10

For this reason, my brothers, take all the more care to make your selection and approval certain; for if you do these things you will never have a fall:

11

For so the way will be open to you into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

12

For this reason I will be ready at all times to keep your memory of these things awake, though you have the knowledge of them now and are well based in your present faith.

13

And it seems right to me, as long as I am in this tent of flesh, to keep your minds awake by working on your memory;

14

For I am conscious that in a short time I will have to put off this tent of flesh, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

15

And I will take every care so that you may have a clear memory of these things after my death.

16

For when we gave you news of the power and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, our teaching was not based on stories put together by art, but we were eye-witnesses of his glory.

17

For God the Father gave him honour and glory, when such a voice came to him out of the great glory, saying, This is my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased.

18

And this voice came from heaven even to our ears, when we were with him on the holy mountain.

19

And so the words of the prophets are made more certain; and it is well for you to give attention to them as to a light shining in a dark place, till the dawn comes and the morning star is seen in your hearts;

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Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets.

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For these words did not ever come through the impulse of men: but the prophets had them from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

2 Peter 1:6-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 1:6-1964 say?

2 Peter 1:6-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And self-control to knowledge, and a quiet mind to self-control, and fear of God to a quiet mind, And love of the brothers to fear of God, and to love of the brothers, love itself. For if you have these things in good measure, they will make you fertile and full of fruit in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the man who has not these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having no memory of how he was made clean from his old sins. For this reason, my brothers, take all the more care to make your selection and approval certain; for if you do these things you will never have a fall: For so the way will be open to you into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. For this reason I will be ready at all times to keep your memory of these things awake, though you have the knowledge of them now and are well based in your present faith. And it seems right to me, as long as I am in this tent of flesh, to keep your minds awake by working on your memory; For I am conscious that in a short time I will have to put off this tent of flesh, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. And I will take every care so that you may have a clear memory of these things after my death. For when we gave you news of the power and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, our teaching was not based on stories put together by art, but we were eye-witnesses of his glory. For God the Father gave him honour and glory, when such a voice came to him out of the great glory, saying, This is my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased. And this voice came from heaven even to our ears, when we were with him on the holy mountain. And so the words of the prophets are made more certain; and it is well for you to give attention to them as to a light shining in a dark place, till the dawn comes and the morning star is seen in your hearts; Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets. For these words did not ever come through the impulse of men: but the prophets had them from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.”

Where is 2 Peter 1:6-1964 in the Bible?

2 Peter 1:6-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verses 6–1964.

Who wrote 2 Peter?

2 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. Petrine authorship is widely held by the church but disputed by some critical scholars on stylistic grounds. It was written c. AD 65–68.

What is the book of 2 Peter about?

Peter's farewell letter, written near his death, warns the church against false teachers and scoffers, and grounds believers in the prophetic word and the certainty of the day of the Lord. "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise."

What are the major themes of 2 Peter?

2 Peter explores themes including False Teachers, Day of the Lord, Scripture, Growth in Grace. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Peter 1:6-1964.

What translation should I read 2 Peter 1:6-1964 in?

2 Peter 1:6-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Peter 1:6-1964?

2 Peter 1:6-1964 reads (BBE): “And self-control to knowledge, and a quiet mind to self-control, and fear of God to a quiet mind, And love of the brothers to fear of God, and to love of the brothers, love itself. For if you have these things in good measure, they will make you fertile and full of fruit in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the man who has not these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having no memory of how he was made clean from his old sins. For this reason, my brothers, take all the more care to make your selection and approval certain; for if you do these things you will never have a fall: For so the way will be open to you into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. For this reason I will be ready at all times to keep your memory of these things awake, though you have the knowledge of them now and are well based in your present faith. And it seems right to me, as long as I am in this tent of flesh, to keep your minds awake by working on your memory; For I am conscious that in a short time I will have to put off this tent of flesh, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. And I will take every care so that you may have a clear memory of these things after my death. For when we gave you news of the power and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, our teaching was not based on stories put together by art, but we were eye-witnesses of his glory. For God the Father gave him honour and glory, when such a voice came to him out of the great glory, saying, This is my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased. And this voice came from heaven even to our ears, when we were with him on the holy mountain. And so the words of the prophets are made more certain; and it is well for you to give attention to them as to a light shining in a dark place, till the dawn comes and the morning star is seen in your hearts; Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets. For these words did not ever come through the impulse of men: but the prophets had them from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.