2Pe 1:6 | RWP | e4.org | Temperance ( την εγκρατειαν ). Self-control. Old word (from εγκρατης , εν and κρατος , one holding himself in as in ), in N.T. only here, ; . The opposite of the πλεονεξια of the heretics. Patience ( την υπομονην ). For which see . Godliness ( την ευσεβειαν ). For which see verse .

‏ 2 Peter 1:6

Temperance ( την εγκρατειαν ). Self-control. Old word (from εγκρατης, εν and κρατος, one holding himself in as in Tit 1:8), in N.T. only here, Ac 24:25; Ga 5:23. The opposite of the πλεονεξια of the heretics.

Patience ( την υπομονην ). For which see Jas 1:3.

Godliness ( την ευσεβειαν ). For which see verse 3.