⁴ Through ^[a]these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent ^(A)promises, so that by them you may become ^(B)partakers of the divine nature, having ^(C)escaped the ^(D)corruption that is in ^(E)the world on account of lust.

¹⁴ For we have become partakers of Christ ^(A)if we keep the beginning of our ^[a](B)commitment firm until the end,

Paul Reveals His Heart

7 Therefore, having these promises, ^(A)beloved, ^(B)let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

¹² so that you will not be sluggish, but ^(A)imitators of those who through ^(B)faith and endurance ^(C)inherit the promises.