And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm is fixed, so that those who desire to pass hence to you cannot, nor do they who desire to cross from there pass over unto us.

But we had hoped that he was the one who is about to redeem Israel. But then, besides all these things, it is now, to-day, the third day since these things took place.

Giving

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

Wherefore, beloved, as ye wait for these things, be diligent to be found of him in peace, without spot and blameless;

Thou hast enjoined thy precepts, to be kept diligently.

Keep thy heart more than anything that is guarded; for out of it are the issues of life.

Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? Hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

And they that are far off shall come and build at the temple of Jehovah: and ye shall know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently hearken to the voice of Jehovah your God.

Work not for the food which perishes, but for the food which abides unto life eternal, which the Son of man shall give to you; for him has the Father sealed, even God.

So that, my beloved, even as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much rather in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,

But we desire earnestly that each one of you shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end;

But without faith it is impossible to please him. For he that draws near to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them who seek him out.

watching lest there be any one who lacks the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it;

Virtue

As his divine power has given to us all things which relate to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us by glory and virtue,

For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are noble, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if any praise, think on these things.

General references

Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of Jehovah your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.

By much sloth fulness the framework falleth in; and through idleness of the hands the house drippeth.

in piety and righteousness before him all our days.