^{4 Ref} by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

^{5 Ref} Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;

^{6 Ref} and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;

^{7 Ref} and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.

^{8 Ref} For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to be not idle nor unfruitful to the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

^{9 Ref} For he who lacks these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

^{10 Ref} Therefore, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.