2 Peter 1:10 “Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. Fo…”

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

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.

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:

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore, brethren, giue rather diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye doe these things, ye shall neuer fall.

Darby Translation

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

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,

Bible in Basic English

For this reason, my brothers, take all the more care to make your selection and approval certain; for if you do these things you will never have a fall:

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Cross references

“give”

2 Peter 3:17 2 Peter 1:5

2 Peter 3:17 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.

2 Peter 1:5 · BSB

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

“to make”

Hebrews 6:11 1 John 3:19–21 2 Timothy 2:19 Hebrews 6:19

Hebrews 6:11 · BSB

We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.

1 John 3:19–21 · BSB

And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:

2 Timothy 2:19 · BSB

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.”

Hebrews 6:19 · BSB

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

“election”

1 Peter 1:2 Romans 8:28–31 1 Thessalonians 1:3 1 Thessalonians 1:4 2 Thessalonians 2:13 2 Thessalonians 2:14

1 Peter 1:2 · BSB

according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Romans 8:28–31 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

1 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:4 · BSB

Brothers who are beloved by God, we know that He has chosen you,

2 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB

But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 · BSB

To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

“if”

Luke 6:47–49 Revelation 22:14 Isaiah 56:2 Psalm 15:5 Matthew 7:24 Matthew 7:25

Luke 6:47–49 · BSB

I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them:

Revelation 22:14 · BSB

Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.

Isaiah 56:2 · BSB

Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.”

Psalm 15:5 · BSB

who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.

Matthew 7:24 · BSB

Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Matthew 7:25 · BSB

The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.

“never”

Psalm 121:3 Psalm 112:6 Micah 7:8 Psalm 62:2 Psalm 37:24 Psalm 62:6

Psalm 121:3 · BSB

He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.

Psalm 112:6 · BSB

Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

Micah 7:8 · BSB

Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.

Psalm 62:2 · BSB

He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.

Psalm 37:24 · BSB

Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.

Psalm 62:6 · BSB

He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.

11and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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