2 Peter 1:9 - Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For whoever lacks these qualities is blind, [spiritually] shortsighted, seeing only what is near to him, and has become oblivious [to the fact] that he was cleansed from his old sins. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. American Standard Version (1901) For he that lacketh these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins. Common English Bible Whoever lacks these things is shortsighted and blind, forgetting that they were cleansed from their past sins. Catholic Public Domain Version For he who does not have these things at hand is blind and groping, being forgetful of his purification from his former offenses. |