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2 Peter 1:10
10Therefore, 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];
2 Peter 1:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
- New International Version (NIV)Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;
Context of 2 Peter 1:10
8For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins. 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]; 11for in this way entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly provided to you. 12Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth which is held firmly in your grasp.
Read all of 2 Peter 12 Peter 1:10 word by word
διὸ μᾶλλον, ἀδελφοί, σπουδάσατε βεβαίαν ὑμῶν τὴν κλῆσιν καὶ ἐκλογὴν ποιεῖσθαι· ταῦτα γὰρ ποιοῦντες οὐ μὴ πταίσητέ ποτε.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Whereforeδιόdio · thereforeG1352
- the ratherμᾶλλονmallon · more: ratherG3123
- brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
- give diligenceσπουδάζωspoudazō · be eagerG4704
- to makeποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
- yourσύsu · youG4771
- callingὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- callingκλῆσιςklēsis · callingG2821
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- electionἐκλογήeklogē · selectingG1589
- sureβέβαιοςbebaios · firmG949
- forγάρgar · forG1063
- these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- ye shallπταίωptaiō · to stumbleG4417
- ·μήmē · notG3361
- neverοὐou · noG3756
- ·ποτέpote · once/whenG4218
Cross-references for 2 Peter 1:10
- 2 Peter 1:5For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
- 2 Peter 3:17Therefore, [let me warn you] beloved, knowing these things beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men [who distort doctrine] and fall from your own steadfastness [of mind, knowledge, truth, and faith],
- 2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”
- Hebrews 6:11And we desire for each one of you to show the same diligence [all the way through] so as to realize and enjoy the full assurance of hope until the end,
- 1 John 3:19By this we will know [without any doubt] that we are of the truth, and will assure our heart and quiet our conscience before Him
- Romans 8:28And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by faith, and your service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].
- 1 Peter 1:2according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by the sanctifying work of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be yours in increasing abundance [as you walk closely with God].
- Psalms 15:5He does not put out his money at interest [to a fellow Israelite], And does not take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
- Isaiah 56:2Blessed (happy, fortunate) is the man who does this, And the son of man who takes hold of it, Who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.”
- Matthew 7:24“So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, will be like a wise man [a far-sighted, practical, and sensible man] who built his house on the rock.
- Luke 6:47Everyone who comes to Me and listens to My words and obeys them, I will show you whom he is like:
- Revelation 22:14Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) are those who wash their robes [in the blood of Christ by believing and trusting in Him—the righteous who do His commandments], so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.
- Psalms 37:24When he falls, he will not be hurled down, Because the Lord is the One who holds his hand and sustains him.
- Psalms 62:2He alone is my rock and my salvation, My defense and my strong tower; I will not be shaken or disheartened.
Commentaries on 2 Peter 1:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Wherefore - Seeing the danger of apostasy, and the fearful end of them who obey not the Gospel, and thus receive the grace of God in vain; give all diligence, , hasten, be deeply careful, labor with the most intense purpose of soul. To make your calling - From deep Gentile darkness into the marvellous light of the Gospel. And election - Your being chosen, in consequence of obeying the heavenly calling, to be the people and Church of God. Instead of…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence - 2 Peter 1:5. “In view of these things, give the greater diligence to secure your salvation.” The considerations on which Peter based this appeal seem to have been the fact that such promises are made to us, and such hopes held out before us; the degree of uncertainty thrown over the whole matter of our personal salvation by low attainments in the divine life, and the dreadful condemnation which will ensue…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10Brothers: Here, the Greek term adelphoi refers to people who belong to the same family, both male and female. strive to make your calling and election sure (literally Be zealous to make certain): Peter did not mean that God’s choice to save us depends on our actions. Instead, he teaches that our effort to grow in Christian virtue shows that God has already chosen us.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Wherefore--seeking the blessed consequence of having, and the evil effects of not having, these graces (2Pe 1:8, 9). the rather--the more earnestly. brethren--marking that it is affection for them which constrains him so earnestly to urge them. Nowhere else does he so address them, which makes his calling them so here the more emphatical. give diligence--The Greek aorist implies one lifelong effect [Alford]. to make--Greek middle voice; to make so far…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Peter 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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