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2 Peter 1:8
For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses his readers, continuing the chain of virtues from the previous verse and warning against spiritual stagnation.
The words — ταῦτα (tauta) means "these things," directly pointing to the qualities just listed, while ἀργοὺς (argous) literally denotes "idle" or "ineffective."
The thread — The warning against unfruitful faith runs through John 15:2 on pruned branches, Titus 3:14 on active good works, and Colossians 3:16 on Christ's word dwelling richly.
Why it lands — The text states that cultivating and growing in these virtues prevents ineffective knowledge of Christ, while lacking them leads to spiritual blindness.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For 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.
Cross-references
- Titus 3:14 And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
- John 15:2 He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.
- Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
- Hebrews 6:12 Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
- Philippians 1:9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,
- 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
- Philemon 1:6 I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.
- 2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.