For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith (A)with virtue,[a] and virtue (B)with knowledge,

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 1:5 Or excellence; twice in this verse

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;(A)

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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

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23 Keep your heart with all vigilance,
    for (A)from it flow (B)the springs of life.

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23 Above all else, guard(A) your heart,
    for everything you do flows from it.(B)

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18 But (A)grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (B)To him be the glory both now and to the day of (C)eternity. Amen.

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18 But grow in the grace(A) and knowledge(B) of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.(C) To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.(D)

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(A)May grace and peace be multiplied to you (B)in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

Confirm Your Calling and Election

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him (C)who called us to[a] his own glory and excellence,[b]

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  1. 2 Peter 1:3 Or by
  2. 2 Peter 1:3 Or virtue

Grace and peace be yours in abundance(A) through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.(B)

Confirming One’s Calling and Election

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

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10 Therefore, brothers,[a] be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and (A)election, for if you practice these qualities (B)you will never fall.

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  1. 2 Peter 1:10 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters

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

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  1. 2 Peter 1:10 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.

11 And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance (A)of hope until the end,

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11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope(A) for may be fully realized.

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And it is my prayer that (A)your love may abound more and more, (B)with knowledge and all discernment,

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And this is my prayer: that your love(A) may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,(B)

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Final Words

14 (A)Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him (B)without spot or (C)blemish, and (D)at peace.

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14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless(A) and at peace with him.

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And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God (A)must believe that he exists and (B)that he rewards those who seek him.

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And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him(A) must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

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17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what (A)the will of the Lord is.

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17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.(A)

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17 that (A)the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, (B)may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 (C)having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is (D)the hope to which he has called you, what are (E)the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

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17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father,(A) may give you the Spirit[a] of wisdom(B) and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened(C) in order that you may know the hope to which he has called(D) you, the riches(E) of his glorious inheritance(F) in his holy people,(G)

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  1. Ephesians 1:17 Or a spirit

(A)Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread,
    and your labor for that which does not satisfy?
Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good,
    and delight yourselves in rich food.

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Why spend money on what is not bread,
    and your labor on what does not satisfy?(A)
Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good,(B)
    and you will delight in the richest(C) of fare.

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