2 Peter 1:9 cpdv — For he who does not have these things at hand is blind and groping, being forgetful of his purification from his former…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For he who does not have these things at hand is blind and groping, being forgetful of his purification from his former offenses. "

— 2 Peter 1:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Peter 1 — Context

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and in knowledge, moderation; and in moderation, patience; and in patience, piety;

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and in piety, love of brotherhood; and in love of brotherhood, charity.

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For if these things are with you, and if they abound, they will cause you to be neither empty, nor without fruit, within the plan of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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For he who does not have these things at hand is blind and groping, being forgetful of his purification from his former offenses.

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Because of this, brothers, be all the more diligent, so that by good works you may make certain your calling and election. For in doing these things, you do not sin at any time.

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For in this way, you shall be provided abundantly with an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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For this reason, I will always begin to admonish you about these things, even though, certainly, you know them and are confirmed in the present truth.

2 Peter 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 1:9 say?
2 Peter 1:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For he who does not have these things at hand is blind and groping, being forgetful of his purification from his former offenses. ”
Where is 2 Peter 1:9 in the Bible?
2 Peter 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 1:9 in?
2 Peter 1:9 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 1:9?
2 Peter 1:9 reads (CPDV): “For he who does not have these things at hand is blind and groping, being forgetful of his purification from his former offenses. ” 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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