10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more diligent to make certain about His (A)calling and (B)choice of you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never (C)stumble;

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10 Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by [a]doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 1:10 I.e. developing the moral virtues outlined in vv 5-7.

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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Footnotes

  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.