“For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to not be idle or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
2 Peter 1:8 (WEB)
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6and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control, perseverance; and in perseverance, godliness; 7and in godliness, brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love. 8For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to not be idle or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9For he who lacks these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins. 10Therefore, brothers,be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.