And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.'

But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.

Giving

Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.

Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.

You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.

Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.

"And those who are far off shall come and help to build the temple of the LORD. And you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you. And this shall come to pass, if you will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God."

Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal."

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,

And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end,

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;

Virtue

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

General references

You shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his testimonies and his statutes, which he has commanded you.

Through sloth the roof sinks in, and through indolence the house leaks.

in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.