There is a deep pit lying between us, so that those who want to cross over from here to you cannot do so. And no one can cross over to us from where you are.

We hoped he would redeem Israel. Yes and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.

Giving

Brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election (choosing) sure. If you do (practice) (exercise) (apply) these things, you will never stumble!

Seeing that you anticipate these things, be diligent that you may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight.

You have ordained your precepts that we should keep them diligently.

Guard your heart with all diligence for out of it come the source of life.

Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.

Those who are far off will come and build in the Temple of Jehovah. You will know that Jehovah of Hosts sent me to you. This will come to pass if you will diligently obey the voice of Jehovah your God.

Do not work for food that perishes but for food that offers everlasting life. The Son of man will give you this food. The Father, even God, has set his seal upon him.

My beloved, you have always obeyed, not just in my presence, but now much more in my absence. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

We desire that every one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope down to the end.

Without faith it is impossible to please God. He who comes to God must believe that he is and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

See that no one misses the grace of God; that no bitter root spring up to cause trouble and defile many.

Virtue

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness. This is through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue (excellence).

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

General references

Obey the commandments of Jehovah your God. Obey his testimonies and statutes for he commanded you.

By indolence the building decays; and through idleness of the hands the house collapses.

May we serve in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.