9For he that hath not these things with him, is blind, and groping, having forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.


In Context

6 And in knowledge, abstinence; and in abstinence, patience; and in patience, godliness;

7 And in godliness, love of brotherhood; and in love of brotherhood, charity.

8 For if these things be with you and abound, they will make you to be neither empty nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

9 For he that hath not these things with him, is blind, and groping, having forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.

10 Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election. For doing these things, you shall not sin at any time.

11 For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:9But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:9But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:9For he that lacketh these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:9for he with whom these things are not present is blind, short-sighted, and has forgotten the purging of his former sins.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:9For he that lacketh these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:9But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purified from his old sins.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:9For he who lacks these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:9for he with whom these things are not present is blind, dim-sighted, having become forgetful of the cleansing of his old sins;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:9But he that lacks these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and has forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.