^{4 Ref} Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

^{5 Ref} And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

^{6 Ref} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

^{7 Ref} And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.