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through which qualities[a] He has granted us the precious and greatest things-promised in order that through these[b] you might become sharers of the divine nature[c], having escaped-from the corruption in the world by evil desire; and indeed for this very reason you having applied all diligence— in[d] your faith supply[e] virtue; and in your virtue, knowledge; and in your knowledge, self-control; and in your self-control, endurance; and in your endurance, godliness;

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 1:4 That is, the glory and virtue.
  2. 2 Peter 1:4 That is, the things promised.
  3. 2 Peter 1:4 That is, God’s character qualities.
  4. 2 Peter 1:5 That is, in connection with; or, in the sphere of.
  5. 2 Peter 1:5 Or, provide, furnish.

Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises,(A) so that through them you may participate in the divine nature,(B) having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.(C)

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;(D) and to knowledge, self-control;(E) and to self-control, perseverance;(F) and to perseverance, godliness;(G)

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