2 Peter 1:9 nasb — For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.

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"For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins."

— 2 Peter 1:9, NASB

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2 Peter 1 — Context

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and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,

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and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.

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For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.

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Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble;

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for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.

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Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you.

2 Peter 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 1:9 say?
2 Peter 1:9 in the NASB reads: “For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.”
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 (NASB): “For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.” 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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