Cross References Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election. For doing these things, you shall not sin at any time. Psalm 15:5 He that hath not put out his money to usury, nor taken bribes against the innocent: He that doth these things, shall not be moved for ever. Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. Romans 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are without repentance. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Knowing, brethren, beloved of God, your election: James 2:10 And whosoever shall keep the whole law, but offend in one point, is become guilty of all. 2 Peter 1:3 As all things of his divine power which appertain to life and godliness are given us through the knowledge of him who hath called us by his own proper glory and virtue. 2 Peter 3:14 Wherefore, dearly beloved, waiting for these things, be diligent that you may be found before him unspotted and blameless in peace. 2 Peter 3:17 You therefore, brethren, knowing these things before, take heed, lest being led aside by the error of the unwise, you fall from your own steadfastness. Jude 1:24 Now to him who is able to preserve you without sin and to present you spotless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election. For doing these things, you shall not sin at any time. give. 2 Peter 1:5 And you, employing all care, minister in your faith, virtue: And in virtue, knowledge: 2 Peter 3:17 You therefore, brethren, knowing these things before, take heed, lest being led aside by the error of the unwise, you fall from your own steadfastness. to make. 2 Timothy 2:19 But the sure foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal: the Lord knoweth who are his; and let every one depart from iniquity who nameth the name of the Lord. Hebrews 6:11,19 And we desire that every one of you shew forth the same carefulness to the accomplishing of hope unto the end: . . . 1 John 3:19-21 In this we know that we are of the truth and in his sight shall persuade our hearts. . . . election. Romans 8:28-31 And we know that to them that love God all things work together unto good: to such as, according to his purpose, are called to be saints. . . . 1 Thessalonians 1:3,4 Being mindful of the work of your faith and labour and charity: and of the enduring of the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ before God and our Father. . . . 2 Thessalonians 2:13,14 0 . . . 1 Peter 1:2 According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, unto the sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ. Grace unto you and peace be multiplied. if. Psalm 15:5 He that hath not put out his money to usury, nor taken bribes against the innocent: He that doth these things, shall not be moved for ever. Isaiah 56:2 Blessed is the man that doth this, and the son of man that shall lay hold on this: that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, that keepeth his hands from doing any evil. Matthew 7:24,25 Every one therefore that heareth these my words, and doth them, shall be likened to a wise man that built his house upon a rock, . . . Luke 6:47-49 Every one that cometh to me and heareth my words and doth them, I will shew you to whom he is like. . . . 1 John 3:19 In this we know that we are of the truth and in his sight shall persuade our hearts. Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb: that they may have a right to the tree of life and may enter in by the gates into the city. never. 2 Peter 3:17 You therefore, brethren, knowing these things before, take heed, lest being led aside by the error of the unwise, you fall from your own steadfastness. Psalm 37:24 When he shall fall he shall not be bruised, for the Lord putteth his hand under him. Psalm 62:2,6 For he is my God and my saviour: he is my protector, I shall be moved no more. . . . Psalm 112:6 Because he shall not be moved for ever. Psalm 121:3 May he not suffer thy foot to be moved: neither let him slumber that keepeth thee. Micah 7:8 Rejoice not, thou my enemy, over me, because I am fallen: I shall arise, when I sit in darkness, the Lord is my light. Acts 20:24,25 But I fear none of these things, neither do I count my life more precious than myself, so that I may consummate my course and the ministry of the word which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. . . . 1 Peter 1:5 Who, by the power of God, are kept by faith unto salvation, ready to be revealed in the last time. Revelation 3:10,11 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I will also keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon the whole world to try them that dwell upon the earth. . . . Context Partakers of the Divine Nature…9For he that hath not these things with him is blind and groping, having forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. 10Wherefore, brethren, labour the more, that by good works you may make sure your calling and election. For doing these things, you shall not sin at any time. 11For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the ever-lasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.… Lexicon Therefore,Διὸ (Dio) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. be all the more eager σπουδάσατε (spoudasate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4704: To hasten, be eager, be zealous. From spoude; to use speed, i.e. To make effort, be prompt or earnest. to make ποιεῖσθαι (poieisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle Strong's Greek 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. calling κλῆσιν (klēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 2821: A calling, invitation; in the NT, always of a divine call. From a shorter form of kaleo; an invitation. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. election ἐκλογὴν (eklogēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1589: A choosing out, selecting, choice (by God). From eklegomai; selection. sure. βεβαίαν (bebaian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 949: Firm, steadfast, enduring, sure, certain. From the base of basis; stable. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. if you practice ποιοῦντες (poiountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. these things ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it. {you will} never οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. stumble, πταίσητέ (ptaisēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4417: To stumble, fall, sin, err, transgress. A form of pipto; to trip, i.e. to err, sin, fail. Additional Translations Therefore, brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, Therefore, brothers, be diligent, rather, to make your calling and election sure. For practicing these things, never at any time shall you stumble. Why the rather, brothers, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, you shall never fall: Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble: Wherefore the rather, brethren, use diligence to make your calling and election sure, for doing these things ye will never fall; Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble: Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For this reason, brethren, be all the more in earnest to make sure that God has called you and chosen you; for it is certain that so long as you practise these things, you will never stumble. Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble. wherefore, the rather, brethren, be diligent to make stedfast your calling and choice, for these things doing, ye may never stumble, Jump to Previous Approval Care Choosing Chosen Confirm Diligence Diligent Earnest Election Fall Practice Practise Rather Reason Selection Stumble Sure Use Wherefore ZealousJump to Next Approval Care Choosing Chosen Confirm Diligence Diligent Earnest Election Fall Practice Practise Rather Reason Selection Stumble Sure Use Wherefore ZealousExternal Links 2 Peter 1:10 NIV2 Peter 1:10 NLT 2 Peter 1:10 ESV 2 Peter 1:10 NASB 2 Peter 1:10 ASV 2 Peter 1:10 Bible Apps 2 Peter 1:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Peter 1:10 Chinese Bible 2 Peter 1:10 French Bible 2 Peter 1:10 German Bible Alphabetical: about all and as be brethren brothers calling certain choosing diligent do eager election fall For His if long make more my never practice stumble sure the Therefore these things to will you your NT Letters: 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore brothers be more diligent to make (2 Pet. 2P iiP ii Pet) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |
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