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"As He hath given us ALL things needful for life and godliness (so), do you give ALL diligence," etc. The oil and flame are given wholly by God's grace, and "taken "by believers; their part is to trim their lamps.

(A. R. Fausset, M. A.)

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KJV: And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

WEB: Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;