His divine power has given us everything
we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him
who called us by His own glory and goodness.
Through these He has given us His
very great and precious promises,
so that through them you may
participate in the divine nature
and escape the corruption in the world
caused by evil desires.
For this very reason, make every effort to
add to your faith goodness;
and to goodness, knowledge;
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control,
perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
and to godliness, brotherly kindness;
and to brotherly kindness, love.
For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure,
they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive
in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him
who called us by His own glory and goodness.
Through these He has given us His
very great and precious promises,
so that through them you may
participate in the divine nature
and escape the corruption in the world
caused by evil desires.
For this very reason, make every effort to
add to your faith goodness;
and to goodness, knowledge;
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control,
perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
and to godliness, brotherly kindness;
and to brotherly kindness, love.
For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure,
they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive
in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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