Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
And to knowledge temperance - On the meaning of the word "temperance," see the Acts 24:25 note, and I Corinthians 9:25 note. The word here refers to the mastery over all our evil inclinations and appetites. We are to allow none of them to obtain control over us. See the notes at I Corinthians 6:12. This would include, of course, abstinence from intoxicating drinks; but it would also embrace all evil passions and propensities. Everything is to be confined within proper limits, and to no propensity of our nature are we to give indulgence beyond the limits which the law of God allows.
And to temperance patience - Notes, James 1:4.
And to patience godliness - True piety. Notes, II Peter 1:3. Compare I Timothy 2:2; I Timothy 3:16; I Timothy 4:7-8; I Timothy 6:3, I Timothy 6:5-6, I Timothy 6:11.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing 2 Peter 1:6:
1 Corinthians 9:25
2 Peter 1:10
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