Strong's Lexicon Therefore, Διὸ (Dio) Conjunction Strong's Greek 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 Greek 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 Greek 4704: To hasten, be eager, be zealous. From spoude; to use speed, i.e. To make effort, be prompt or earnest. μᾶλλον (mallon) Adverb Strong's Greek 3123: More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. to make ποιεῖσθαι (poieisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle Strong's Greek 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 Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. calling κλῆσιν (klēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 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 Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. election ἐκλογὴν (eklogēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1589: A choosing out, selecting, choice (by God). From eklegomai; selection. sure. βεβαίαν (bebaian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 949: Firm, steadfast, enduring, sure, certain. From the base of basis; stable. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. if you practice ποιοῦντες (poiountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 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 Greek 3778: This; he, she, it. {you will} never οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. ποτε (pote) Particle Strong's Greek 4218: At one time or other, at some time, formerly. From the base of pou and te; indefinite adverb, at some time, ever. stumble, πταίσητέ (ptaisēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4417: To stumble, fall, sin, err, transgress. A form of pipto; to trip, i.e. to err, sin, fail. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleTherefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never 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, 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. New American Standard Bible 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; 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: Parallel Verses 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. New American Standard Bible 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; 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: 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. 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. 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. 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: 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: 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, Cross References 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. Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. Romans 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 2 Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 2 Peter 3:14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. 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. Jude 1:24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Peter 1:9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. 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