有了知识，又要加上节制；有了节制，又要加上忍耐；有了忍耐，又要加上虔敬；

有了知识，又要加上节制；有了节制，又要加上忍耐；有了忍耐，又要加上虔敬；

有了知识，又要加上节制；有了节制，又要加上忍耐；有了忍耐，又要加上虔敬；

不仅要有知识，还要有节制；不仅要有节制，还要有忍耐；不仅要有忍耐，还要有敬虔；

有了知识，又要增添节制；有了节制，又要增添忍耐；有了忍耐，又要增添敬虔；

在知识上加自制；在自制上加忍耐；在忍耐上加敬神；

有了知識，又要加上節制；有了節制，又要加上忍耐；有了忍耐，又要加上虔敬；

有了知識，又要加上節制；有了節制，又要加上忍耐；有了忍耐，又要加上虔敬；

有了知識，又要加上節制；有了節制，又要加上忍耐；有了忍耐，又要加上虔敬；

不僅要有知識，還要有節制；不僅要有節制，還要有忍耐；不僅要有忍耐，還要有敬虔；

有了知識，又要增添節制；有了節制，又要增添忍耐；有了忍耐，又要增添敬虔；

在知識上加以供應節制，在節制上加以供應堅忍，在堅忍上加以供應虔敬，

在知識上加自制；在自制上加忍耐；在忍耐上加敬神；

於智益節、於節益忍、於忍益虔、

有智宜有節、有節宜有忍、有忍宜有虔、

有知識當有操守、有操守當有忍耐、有忍耐當有虔敬、

既有明達、加以克治；既能克治；加以堅忍；既有堅忍、加以虔誠；

and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

To knowledge, add the ability to control yourselves. To the ability to control yourselves, add the strength to keep going. To the strength to keep going, add godliness.

and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness,

and knowledge with self control, and self control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness,

knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness,

and in your knowledge, self control, and in your self control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,

to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness,

and in your knowledge self- control; and in your self- control patience; and in your patience godliness;

knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness,

And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

to knowledge, self- control; to self- control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness;

and in knowledge, self- control; and in self- control perseverance; and in perseverance godliness;

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. (niv)

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;perseverance, character; and character, hope. (niv)

Stand firm, and you will win life. (niv)

His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. (niv)

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, (niv)

As Paul talked about righteousness, self- control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said,“ That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” (niv)

This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God who keep his commands and remain faithful to Jesus. (niv)

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. (niv)

gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (niv)

I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. (niv)

Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. (niv)

because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (niv)

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. (niv)

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. (niv)

Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. (niv)

May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. (niv)

But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. (niv)

“ If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity they will go. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, with the sword they will be killed.” This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of God’s people. (niv)

but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. (niv)

Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring. (niv)

Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self- controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. (niv)

If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, (niv)

The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. (niv)

Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. (niv)

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. (niv)

for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (niv)

We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. (niv)

being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, (niv)

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; (niv)

I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. (niv)

To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. (niv)

Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. (niv)

We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (niv)

And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. (niv)

having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. (niv)

But godliness with contentment is great gain. (niv)

Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives (niv)

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (niv)

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— (niv)

Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. (niv)