2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him [be] the glory both now and for ever. Amen.
American Standard Version

Treated in 9 passages across the library.

  1. The Mortification of Sin in Believers · John Owen

    The necessity of mortification: the duty of the best believers cites 2 Pet. iii. 18

    …Indwelling sin always abides; no perfection in this life, Phil. iii. 12; 1 Cor. xiii. 12; 2 Pet. iii. 18; Gal. v. 17, etc. — The activity of abiding sin in believers, Rom. vii. 23; James iv. 5; …

  2. Sermons on Several Occasions · John Wesley

    Christian Perfection cites 2 Pet. 3:18

    …ed, or in how high a degree soever he is perfect, he hath still need to “grow in grace,” [2 Pet. 3:18] and daily to advance in the knowledge and love of God his Saviour. [see Phil. 1:9] II. 1…

  3. All Things for Good · Thomas Watson

    An exhortation to love God cites 2 Pet. iii. 18

    …oy sin! (15). Love to God is an excellent means for growth of grace. “But grow in grace” (2 Pet. iii. 18). Growth in grace is very pleasing to God. Christ accepts the truth of grace, but commend…

  4. The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life · Hannah Whitall Smith

    Growth cites 2 Pet 3:18

    …o want to show the scriptural place and way for the soul to grow. The most quoted text is 2 Pet 3:18. It says, " But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To h…

  5. Morning by Morning · Charles H. Spurgeon

    January cites 2 Peter 3:18

    ….” January 4 “Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18) “Grow in grace”--not in one grace only, but in all grace. Grow in that root-grace, faith…

  6. Morning by Morning · Charles H. Spurgeon

    February cites 2 Peter 3:18

    …d of grace is on the table of mercy. February 15 “To him be glory both now and forever.” (2 Peter 3:18) Heaven will be full of the ceaseless praises of Jesus. Eternity! thine unnumbered years …

  7. Thoughts for the Quiet Hour · Dwight L. Moody

    April cites 2 Pet. iii. 18

    …danger is that we shall do nothing.—Monod. April 28 To Him be glory both now and forever. 2 Pet. iii. 18. Believer, you are anticipating the time when you shall join the saints above in ascribin…

  8. Thoughts for the Quiet Hour · Dwight L. Moody

    July cites 2 Pet. iii. 18

    … Arnot. July 26 Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 2 Pet. iii. 18. Grace has its dawn as well as day; grace has its green blade, and afterwards its ripe co…

  9. Our Daily Walk · Frederick Brotherton Meyer

    November cites 2 Peter 3:18

    … impulsive, as Moses when he felled the Egyptian. But as we grow in Christian experience (2 Peter 3:18), we wait for the leadings of the Spirit, moving us by His suggestion, impressing on us H…

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