and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Truth to Learn With hard work we can develop a more Christ-like character. Behind the Words The word translated “self-control” (‘temperance” in some translations) is engkratia. This is a compound word made up of en, meaning “in”...
2 Peter 1:6 – Self-control, Perseverance, & Godliness
2 Peter 1:6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Truth to Learn With hard work we can develop a more Christ-like character. Behind the Words The word translated “self-control” (‘temperance” in some translations) is engkratia. This is a compound word made up of en,...
2 Peter 1:3 – God-given Godliness
2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Truth to Learn All that we need for life and godliness comes from God. Behind the Words “Divine” is translated...