2 Peter 1:9
“But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.”
2 Peter 1:9 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For he that hath not these things with him, is blind, and groping, having forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For he that lacketh these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.
- DARBYDarby
- for he with whom these things are not present is blind, short-sighted, and has forgotten the purging of his former sins.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For he who lacks these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for he with whom these things are not present is blind, dim-sighted, having become forgetful of the cleansing of his old sins;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Whoever lacks these qualities is blind and cannot see what is far off; they have forgotten that they were cleansed from their old sins.
Context: 2 Peter 1
7And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
8For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
11For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
About 2 Peter 1: Growing in Faith
This chapter encourages readers to grow in their faith, emphasizing the importance of developing godly qualities such as virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, and brotherly affection. The author also reminds readers of the surety of the promised salvation.
Commentary
In 2 Peter 1, the Apostle Peter encourages believers to pursue a life of godliness and holiness. He begins by reminding them of the great and precious promises that have been given to them through the knowledge of God and Jesus Christ. He then encourages them to make every effort to add to their faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Peter emphasizes that these qualities are essential for a life of godliness and holiness.