1:3 I can pray this because his divine power 1 has bestowed on us everything necessary 2 for life and godliness through the rich knowledge 3 of the one who called 4 us by 5 his own glory and excellence. 1:4 Through these things 6 he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised 7 you may become partakers of the divine nature, 8 after escaping 9 the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire. 10 1:5 For this very reason, 11 make every effort 12 to add to your faith excellence, 13 to excellence, knowledge; 1:6 to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; 14 to perseverance, godliness; 1:7 to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish 15 love. 16 1:8 For if 17 these things are really yours 18 and are continually increasing, 19 they will keep you from becoming 20 ineffective and unproductive in your pursuit of 21 knowing our Lord Jesus Christ more intimately. 22 1:9 But 23 concerning the one who lacks such things 24 – he is blind. That is to say, he is 25 nearsighted, since he has forgotten about the cleansing of his past sins. 1:10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, 26 make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. 27 For by doing this 28 you will never 29 stumble into sin. 30 1:11 For thus an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be richly provided for you.
1:12 Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly 31 of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have. 1:13 Indeed, as long as I am in this tabernacle, 32 I consider it right to stir you up by way of a reminder, 1:14 since I know that my tabernacle will soon be removed, 33 because 34 our Lord Jesus Christ revealed this to me. 35 1:15 Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things. 36