2 Peter 1:10

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Peter 1:10

BSB

Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

AKJV

Why the rather, brothers, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, you shall never fall:

CPDV

Because of this, brothers, be all the more diligent, so that by good works you may make certain your calling and election. For in doing these things, you do not sin at any time.

ERV

Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble:

NHEB

Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.

SMT

Wherefore rather, brethren, be earnest to have your calling and selection made firm: for doing these, ye should not once stumble:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Peter 1:10

WhereforeG1352ConjunctiontheratherG3123Adverb brethrenG80Noun MasculinegivediligenceG4704VerbtomakeG4160Verb yourG5216 callingG2821Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction electionG1589Noun Feminine sureG949Adjective forG1063ConjunctionifyedoG4160VerbthesethingsG5023yeshallG4417Verb neverG3364 fallG4417Verb

Commentary for 2 Peter 1:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Peter 1:10

Summary

Diligence confirms calling and prevents spiritual failure

Event

Exhortation to confirmed calling

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD