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These Qualities Make You Useful And Fruitful

For these qualities being-present in you and increasing make[a] you neither useless[b] nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the one in whom these qualities are not present is blind, being shortsighted[c], having forgotten[d] the purification of his former sins.

So Be Diligent To Make Your Calling And Election Firm

10 Therefore brothers, be more diligent to be making your calling and election[e] firm[f]. For while doing these things you will by no means ever stumble.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 1:8 Or, render.
  2. 2 Peter 1:8 Or, idle, unproductive.
  3. 2 Peter 1:9 Such ones do not see the distant reality.
  4. 2 Peter 1:9 Lit, received forgetfulness of.
  5. 2 Peter 1:10 Or, choosing, selection.
  6. 2 Peter 1:10 Or, secure, sure, steadfast, reliable.

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