1:6a

self-control: This refers to a person controlling his own body, and refusing to do evil things even if he wants to do them.

1:6b

perseverance: This refers to being patient while suffering, and to being steadfast. Here is another way to translate this word:

endurance (New Revised Standard Version)

1:6c

godliness: See note on 1:3a.

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