2 Peter 1:7 web — and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.

World English Bible

"and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love."

— 2 Peter 1:7, World English Bible

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2 Peter 1 — Context

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by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

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Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;

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and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;

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and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.

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For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to be not idle nor unfruitful to the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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For he who lacks these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

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Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.

2 Peter 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 1:7 say?
2 Peter 1:7 in the World English Bible reads: “and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.”
Where is 2 Peter 1:7 in the Bible?
2 Peter 1:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 1:7 in?
2 Peter 1:7 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 1:7?
2 Peter 1:7 reads (WEB): “and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.” 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.
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