1. 2 Peter 1:5–7 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Is there something symbolic about the fact that Peter lists seven virtues?

2 Peter 1:5–7 (ESV)

5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,

Peter provides us with seven virtues to pursue. He may have chosen this number because seven symbolized completeness. However, his list is not exhaustive; other virtue lists in the New Testament also mention things like joy, patience, and gentleness (see Galatians 5:22–23) which are absent from the list given by Peter.