Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, New Living Translation So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. English Standard Version Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. Berean Standard Bible Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, Berean Literal Bible Therefore, brothers, be diligent, rather, to make your calling and election sure. For practicing these things, never at any time shall you stumble. King James Bible Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: New King James Version Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; New American Standard Bible Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choice of you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; NASB 1995 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; NASB 1977 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; Legacy Standard Bible Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and choosing sure; for in doing these things, you will never stumble; Amplified Bible Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin]; Christian Standard Bible Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, because if you do these things you will never stumble. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, brothers, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, because if you do these things you will never stumble. American Standard Version Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble: Contemporary English Version My friends, you must do all you can to show God has really chosen and selected you. If you keep on doing this, you won't stumble and fall. English Revised Version Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble: GOD'S WORD® Translation Therefore, brothers and sisters, use more effort to make God's calling and choosing of you secure. If you keep doing this, you will never fall away. Good News Translation So then, my friends, try even harder to make God's call and his choice of you a permanent experience; if you do so, you will never abandon your faith. International Standard Version So then, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election certain, for if you keep on doing this you will never fail. Majority Standard Bible Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, NET Bible Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin. New Heart English Bible Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: Weymouth New Testament 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. World English Bible Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiontherefore, rather, brothers, be diligent to make steadfast your calling and [divine] selection, for doing these things you may never stumble; Berean Literal Bible Therefore, brothers, be diligent, rather, to make your calling and election sure. For practicing these things, never at any time shall you stumble. Young's Literal Translation wherefore, the rather, brethren, be diligent to make stedfast your calling and choice, for these things doing, ye may never stumble, Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore rather, brethren, be earnest to have your calling and selection made firm: for doing these, ye should not once stumble: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore, 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible Therefore, brothers, be all the more eager to make your call and election firm, for, in doing so, you will never stumble. New Revised Standard Version Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor this very reason, my brethren, be diligent; for through your good deeds, you make your calling and your election sure: and when you do these things, you shall never fall: Aramaic Bible in Plain English And all the more my brethren, take pains concerning this, that by your good deeds you shall make your calling and your election sure, for when you are doing these things, you will never fall. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWherefore, brethren, give the greater diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, you will never fall. Godbey New Testament Therefore, brethren, be the more diligent to make your calling and election sure: for doing these things you can never fall. Haweis New Testament Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make sure your calling and election: for by doing these things, ye shall never at any time stumble: Mace New Testament Wherefore be the more diligent, my brethren, to secure your vocation and election by your virtuous actions, for by so doing, you will never relapse: Weymouth New Testament 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. Worrell New Testament Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure; for, if ye do these things, ye shall in nowise ever stumble; Worsley New Testament Wherefore, my brethren, be the more diligent thus to make your calling and election sure; for if ye do these things ye shall never fall. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Partakers of the Divine Nature…9But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins. 10Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, 11and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.… Cross References Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. 1 John 3:19-21 And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence: / Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things. / Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, Hebrews 6:11-12 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. / Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Matthew 7:21 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. James 2:14-26 What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? / Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? ... Romans 11:29 For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable. Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth. / But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, ... 2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” Romans 8:28-30 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. John 15:16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. Revelation 3:10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. Isaiah 42:1 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. Treasury of Scripture Why the rather, brothers, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, you shall never fall: give. 2 Peter 1:5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 2 Peter 3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. to make. 2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. Hebrews 6:11,19 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: … 1 John 3:19-21 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him… election. Romans 8:28-31 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose… 1 Thessalonians 1:3,4 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; … 2 Thessalonians 2:13,14 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: … if. Psalm 15:5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. Isaiah 56:2 Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. Matthew 7:24,25 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: … never. 2 Peter 3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. Psalm 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Psalm 62:2,6 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved… 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 Zealous2 Peter 1 1. Peter confirms the hope of the increase of God's grace,5. exhorts them, by faith, and good works, to make their calling sure; 12. whereof he is careful to remind them, knowing that his death is at hand; 16. and assures them of the authenticity of the Gospel, by the eyewitness of the apostles and the prophets. Therefore The word "therefore" serves as a bridge, connecting the preceding verses with the exhortation that follows. In Greek, it is "διό" (dio), which implies a conclusion drawn from previous statements. In the context of 2 Peter, the apostle has been discussing the divine power and promises given to believers, urging them to grow in virtues. This word signals that what follows is a logical outcome of the truths previously stated. brothers strive to make your calling and election sure For if you practice these things you will never stumble Give diligence.--Recalling "bringing all diligence" in 2Peter 1:5. Calling and election.--By God into the kingdom of heaven. "Calling" and "election" are two aspects of the same fact, "calling" referring to God's invitation, "election" to the distinction which this invitation makes between those who are called and those who are not. "Election" is one of St. Paul's words. One of the best MSS. and several versions insert "by means of your works," which gives the right sense, although the words are wanting in authority. It is by following the in junctions given (2Peter 1:5-7) that our election is made secure. God calls us to salvation (2Peter 1:3), selects us from the heathen; it is for each one of us to respond to the call, and thus ratify His choice. If ye do these things.--Showing that the making sure of our election is not a single act, but multiform, viz., the furnishing the graces commended (2Peter 1:5-7). . . . Verse 10. - Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence. The two first words, διὸ μᾶλλον, "wherefore the rather," are by some understood as referring only to the last clause; as if St. Peter were saying, "Rather than follow those who lack the graces enumerated above, and forget that they were cleansed from their former sins, give diligence." Μᾶλλον is not unfrequently used in this antithetical sense, as in 1 Corinthians 5:2; Hebrews 11:25. But it seems better to refer διό to the whole passage (verses 3-9), and to understand μᾶλλον in its more usual intensive sense, "all the more," as in 1 Thessalonians 4:10, etc. Because God has bestowed such gifts on men, because the use of those gifts leads on to the full knowledge of Christ, therefore all the more give diligence. The word σπουδάσατε, "give diligence," recalls the σπουδὴν πᾶσαν, "all diligence," of verse 5. The aorist seems, as it were, to sum up the continued diligence of daily life into one vivid description. This is the only place in which St. Peter uses the vocative "brethren;" he has "beloved" in the First Epistle (1 Peter 2:11) and in 2 Peter 3:1, 8. Both words imply affectionate exhortation. Two ancient manuscripts, the Alexandrine and the Sinaitic, insert here, "Through your good works (διὰ τῶν καλῶν ἔργων, or τῶν καλῶν ὑμῶν ἔργων)." To make your calling and election sure. Alford calls attention to the middle voice of the verb, "Not ποιεῖν, which lay beyond their power, but ποιεῖσθαι, on their side, for their part. But the verb must not be explained away into a pure subjectivity, 'to make sure to yourselves;' it carries the reflexive force, but only in so far as the act is and must be done for and quoad a man's own self, the absolute and final determination resting with Another." The calling and election are the act of God (comp. 1 Peter 1:2; 1 Peter 2:21). All the baptized, all who bear the name of Christ, are called into the Church, but few comparatively are chosen, elect (ὀλίγοι δὲ ἐκλεκτοί, Matthew 20:16). We look, as it were, from far below up to the mysteries of God's sovereign government; we cannot read the list of blessed names written in the Lamb's book of life; we cannot lift ourselves to a point high enough to comprehend the secrets of God's dealing with mankind, and to reconcile the Divine foreknowledge and omnipotence with the free agency of man. But we feel the energy of that free agency within us; we know that Holy Scripture bids us to work out our salvation, and tells us of some who receive the grace of God in vain (2 Corinthians 6:1), or frustrate the grace of God (Galatians 2:21); and we feel that when the apostle tells us to make our calling and election sure, he means that we must try to realize that calling and election, to bring its solemn responsibilities and its blessed hopes to bear upon our daily life, to live as men who have been called into God's Church, who are elect unto eternal life, and so (if we may dare to say it) to ratify God's election by our poor acceptance. He calls us into covenant with himself; we answer, as the children of Israel said at Mount Sinai, "All that the Lord hath said will we do, and be obedient" (Exodus 24:7). Our obedience makes the covenant sure to us; holiness of life is the proof of God's election, for it implies the indwelling presence of "that Holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance." For if ye do these things, ye shall never fall. "If ye do these things;" i.e., "If ye make your calling and election sure." "The plural shows that the apostle considered this making sure a very many-sided act" (Dietlein, in Huther). Others refer the ταῦτα, "these things," to the graces just enumerated. Ye shall never fall; literally, ye shall never stumble (οὐ μὴ πταίσητε). Πταίειν is "to strike one's foot against some obstacle," and so to stumble. St. James says, "In many things we offend (πταίομεν) all" (James 3:2). St. Peter here means to stumble so as to fall (Romans 11:11); while Christians "do these things," while they make their calling and election sure by holiness of life, they cannot stumble; it is in unguarded moments that they fall into temptation.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Therefore,Διὸ (Dio) Conjunction Strong's 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 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 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 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 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. calling κλῆσιν (klēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 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 2532: And, even, also, namely. election ἐκλογὴν (eklogēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1589: A choosing out, selecting, choice (by God). From eklegomai; selection. sure. βεβαίαν (bebaian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 949: Firm, steadfast, enduring, sure, certain. From the base of basis; stable. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. if you practice ποιοῦντες (poiountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 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 3778: This; he, she, it. {you will} never οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 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 4417: To stumble, fall, sin, err, transgress. A form of pipto; to trip, i.e. to err, sin, fail. 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