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2 Peter 1:10 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Wherefore
dio (Greek #1352)
through which thing, i.e. consequently
KJV usage: for which cause, therefore, wherefore.
Pronounce: dee-o'
Origin: from 1223 and 3739
the rather
mallon (Greek #3123)
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
KJV usage: + better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
Pronounce: mal'-lon
Origin: neuter of the comparative of the same as 3122
, brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
, give diligence
spoudazo (Greek #4704)
to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest
KJV usage: do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study.
Pronounce: spoo-dad'-zo
Origin: from 4710
z to make
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
calling
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
klesis (Greek #2821)
an invitation (figuratively)
KJV usage: calling.
Pronounce: klay'-sis
Origin: from a shorter form of 2564
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
election
ekloge (Greek #1589)
(divine) selection (abstractly or concretely)
KJV usage: chosen, election.
Pronounce: ek-log-ay'
Origin: from 1586
sure
bebaios (Greek #949)
stable (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: firm, of force, stedfast, sure.
Pronounce: beb'-ah-yos
Origin: from the base of 939 (through the idea of basality)
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
a if ye do
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
these things
tauta (Greek #5023)
these things
KJV usage: + afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
Pronounce: tow'-tah
Origin: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of 3778
, ye shall
ptaio (Greek #4417)
to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation)
KJV usage: fall, offend, stumble.
Pronounce: ptah'-yo
Origin: a form of 4098
never
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
fall
pote (Greek #4218)
indefinite adverb, at some time, ever
KJV usage: afore-(any, some-)time(-s), at length (the last), (+ n- )ever, in the old time, in time past, once, when.
Pronounce: pot-eh'
Origin: from the base of 4225 and 5037
ptaio (Greek #4417)
to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of salvation)
KJV usage: fall, offend, stumble.
Pronounce: ptah'-yo
Origin: a form of 4098
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2 Peter 3:17• 17*Ye* therefore, beloved, knowing these things before, take care lest, being led away along with the error of the wicked, ye should fall from your own stedfastness: (2 Peter 3:17)
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1 John 3:19• 19And hereby we shall know that we are of the truth, and shall persuade our hearts before him-- (1 John 3:19)
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Rev. 22:14• 14Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life, and that they should go in by the gates into the city. (Rev. 22:14)

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Ministry on This Verse

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2 Peter 1:5• 5But for this very reason also, using therewith all diligence, in your faith have also virtue, in virtue knowledge, (2 Peter 1:5)
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2 Peter 3:17• 17*Ye* therefore, beloved, knowing these things before, take care lest, being led away along with the error of the wicked, ye should fall from your own stedfastness: (2 Peter 3:17)
to make.
2 Tim. 2:19• 19Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of the Lord withdraw from iniquity. (2 Tim. 2:19)
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Heb. 6:11,19• 11But we desire earnestly that each one of you shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end;
 19which we have as anchor of the soul, both secure and firm, and entering into that within the veil, (Heb. 6:11,19)
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1 John 3:19‑21• 19And hereby we shall know that we are of the truth, and shall persuade our hearts before him--
 20that if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart and knows all things.
 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness towards God, (1 John 3:19‑21)
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Rom. 8:28‑31• 28But we *do* know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
 29Because whom he has foreknown, he has also predestinated to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he should be the firstborn among many brethren.
 30But whom he has predestinated, these also he has called; and whom he has called, these also he has justified; but whom he has justified, these also he has glorified.
 31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who against us? (Rom. 8:28‑31)
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1 Thess. 1:3‑4• 3remembering unceasingly your work of faith, and labour of love, and enduring constancy of hope, of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
 4knowing, brethren beloved by God, your election. (1 Thess. 1:3‑4)
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2 Thess. 2:13‑14• 13But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God has chosen you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
 14whereto he has called you by our glad tidings, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thess. 2:13‑14)
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1 Peter 1:2• 2elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by sanctification of the Spirit, unto the obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied. (1 Peter 1:2)
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Psa. 15:5• 5He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. (Psa. 15:5)
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Isa. 56:2• 2Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that holdeth fast to it; that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. (Isa. 56:2)
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Matt. 7:24‑25• 24Whoever therefore hears these my words and does them, I will liken him to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock;
 25and the rain came down, and the streams came, and the winds blew and fell upon that house, and it did not fall, for it had been founded upon the rock. (Matt. 7:24‑25)
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Luke 6:47‑49• 47Every one that comes to me, and hears my words and does them, I will shew you to whom he is like.
 48He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock; but a great rain coming, the stream broke upon that house, and could not shake it, for it had been founded on the rock.
 49And he that has heard and not done, is like a man who has built a house on the ground without a foundation, on which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the breach of that house was great. (Luke 6:47‑49)
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1 John 3:19• 19And hereby we shall know that we are of the truth, and shall persuade our hearts before him-- (1 John 3:19)
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Rev. 22:14• 14Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life, and that they should go in by the gates into the city. (Rev. 22:14)
never.
2 Peter 3:17• 17*Ye* therefore, beloved, knowing these things before, take care lest, being led away along with the error of the wicked, ye should fall from your own stedfastness: (2 Peter 3:17)
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Psa. 37:24• 24though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for Jehovah upholdeth his hand. (Psa. 37:24)
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Psa. 62:2,6• 2He only is my rock and my salvation; my high fortress: I shall not be greatly moved.
 6He only is my rock and my salvation; my high fortress: I shall not be moved. (Psa. 62:2,6)
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Psa. 112:6• 6For he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. (Psa. 112:6)
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Psa. 121:3• 3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; he that keepeth thee will not slumber. (Psa. 121:3)
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Mic. 7:8• 8Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: though I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, Jehovah shall be a light unto me. (Mic. 7:8)
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Acts 20:24‑25• 24But I make no account of my life as dear to myself, so that I finish my course, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the glad tidings of the grace of God.
 25And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. (Acts 20:24‑25)
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1 Peter 1:5• 5who are kept guarded by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:5)
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Rev. 3:10‑11• 10Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, *I* also will keep thee out of the hour of trial, which is about to come upon the whole habitable world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
 11I come quickly: hold fast what thou hast, that no one take thy crown. (Rev. 3:10‑11)
• His aim is not dogmatic clearing up but spiritual power for every day (““2 Peter”” by W. Kelly)
• The fear enjoined is not from lack of certainty in our redemption, which on the contrary is enforced with all power and clearness. It is filial fear strengthened by the only efficacious sacrifice, but tempered because a Father holy and impartial watches over every step of our pilgrimage; and as He will not condemn us with the world, He chastens because He loves us too well to gloss over our failures. (““2 Peter”” by W. Kelly)
• the eye of the Lord is not closed to the trial of the godly any more than to the ways of unrighteous men (“2 Peter 2:9-11” by W. Kelly)
• We ought to use diligence, in order to have the consciousness of our election fresh and strong, so as to walk in spiritual liberty. (“2 Peter 1” by J.N. Darby)
• “Make your calling and election sure.” Instead of being slothful, be diligent (Prov. 13:4; 19:15; 24:30-33). (“Help on Hard Verses” by A.C. Brown)
• Having these things abounding in us (verse 8) and doing them (verse 10) we shall be preserved from falling. (“2 Peter 1” by F.B. Hole)
• He chose us, and He called us—and we’ve had nothing to do with it. However, Peter is not speaking of what is true and sure in the heart of God, but of what should be manifest in our personal lives as we walk with the Lord. We prove and confirm that we are His elect by manifesting the moral features that Peter has been speaking about and by bringing forth fruit unto God in our lives. (“The Divine Way of Being Kept” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Wherefore the rather, brethren, use diligence to make your calling and election sure, for doing these things ye will never fall;

W. Kelly Translation

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Wherefore the rather, brethren, use diligence to make your calling and election sure; for in doing these things ye shall never stumble.