⁸ For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive^(A) in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.^{(B) 9} But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind,^(C) forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.^(D)

¹⁰ Therefore, my brothers and sisters,^[a] make every effort to confirm your calling^(E) and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,^(F)