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2 Peter 1:4 (Listen)

by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become gpartakers of the divine nature, hhaving escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.

2 Peter 1:5 (Listen)

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith iwith virtue,1 and virtue jwith knowledge,

Footnotes

[1] 1:5 Or excellence; twice in this verse

2 Peter 1:10 (Listen)

10 Therefore, brothers,1 be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and qelection, for if you practice these qualities ryou will never fall.

Footnotes

[1] 1:10 Or brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God's family, the church

2 Peter 1:11 (Listen)

11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you san entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.