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2 Peter 1

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• 17Ye therefore, beloved, knowing beforehand, be on your guard lest, led away along with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness. (2 Peter 3:17)
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1 John 3:19• 19And herein 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 {i}are{/i} those that wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in by the gates into the city. (Rev. 22:14)

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Brethren,
Calling,
Election

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Ministry on This Verse

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2 Peter 1:5• 5But for this very thing also, bringing in besides all diligence, in your faith supply virtue, and in virtue knowledge, (2 Peter 1:5)
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2 Peter 3:17• 17Ye therefore, beloved, knowing beforehand, be on your guard lest, led away along with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness. (2 Peter 3:17)
to make.
2 Tim. 2:19• 19Nevertheless the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, [The] Lord knoweth those that are his; and, Let everyone that nameth the name of [the] Lord depart from unrighteousness. (2 Tim. 2:19)
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Heb. 6:11,19• 11But we desire earnestly that each of you should show the same diligence unto the full assurance of hope until the end,
 19which we have as the soul's anchor both secure and firm and entering into the inner [side] of the veil, (Heb. 6:11,19)
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1 John 3:19‑21• 19And herein we shall know that we are of the truth, and shall persuade our hearts before him,
 20that if our heart condemn us, [it is] that God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward 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 that love God, to those that are called according to purpose.
 29For whom he foreknew, he also predetermined [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, that he should be first-born among many brethren.
 30But whom he predetermined, them also he called, and whom he called, them also he justified, and whom he justified, them also he glorified.
 31What then shall we 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 without ceasing your work of faith and labour of love and patience 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 are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of [the] Lord, that God chose you from [the] beginning unto salvation in sanctification of [the] Spirit and belief of [the] truth;
 14whereunto he called you by our gospel unto 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 foreknowledge of God [the] Father, in [the] Spirit's sanctification, unto obedience and blood-sprinkling of Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace be multiplied. (1 Peter 1:2)
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Psa. 15:5•  (Psa. 15:5)
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Isa. 56:2•  (Isa. 56:2)
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Matt. 7:24‑25• 24Whoever therefore heareth these my words and doeth them, I will liken him to a prudent man which built his house upon the rock;
 25and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and fell upon that house, and it fell not; for it had been founded upon the rock. (Matt. 7:24‑25)
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Luke 6:47‑49• 47Every one that cometh to me, and heareth my words, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like.
 48He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on a rock; but a great rain coming, the stream broke upon that house, {i}and could not shake it,{/i} for it had been founded on the rock.
 49And he that has heard and not done is like a man who hath 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 herein 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 {i}are{/i} those that wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life and may enter in by the gates into the city. (Rev. 22:14)
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2 Peter 3:17• 17Ye therefore, beloved, knowing beforehand, be on your guard lest, led away along with the error of the wicked, ye fall from your own stedfastness. (2 Peter 3:17)
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Psa. 37:24•  (Psa. 37:24)
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Psa. 62:2,6•  (Psa. 62:2,6)
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Psa. 112:6•  (Psa. 112:6)
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Psa. 121:3•  (Psa. 121:3)
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Mic. 7:8•  (Mic. 7:8)
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Acts 20:24‑25• 24But I hold not my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
 25And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom [of God] shall see my face no more. (Acts 20:24‑25)
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1 Peter 1:5• 5that are being guarded by God's power through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in a last season. (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 from the hour of trial that is about to come on all the habitable {i}world{/i}, to try those that dwell on the earth.
 11I am coming quickly: hold fast that which 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.