And in addition to all these things, there is a great gulf fixed between us and you, in order that those wishing to go hence to you may not be able, neither can they come thence to us.

But we were hoping that He is the one about to redeem Israel: but truly in addition to all these things, this is the third day from which these things took place.

Giving

Therefore, brethren, be the more diligent to make your calling and election sure: for doing these things you can never fall.

Therefore, beloved, looking for these things, be diligent to be found spotless and blameless unto him in peace:

Labor not for the food that perishes, but the food that abideth unto eternal life, which the Son of man gives to you: for this God the Father hath sealed.

So, my beloved brethren, as you have always harkened, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

But we desire each one of you to exhibit the same diligence unto the full assurance of hope unto the end:

but without faith it is impossible to please him: for it behooves the one coming unto God to believe that he is, and he is a rewarder unto them who seek him out.

looking diligently lest any one may fail from the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up may trouble you, and through it many may be defiled;

Virtue

As His divine power having given unto us all things which appertain to life and godliness, through the perfect knowledge of the one having called us to his own glory and virtue:

Finally, brethren, so many things as are true, so many things as are noble, so many things as are righteous, so many things as are pure, so many things as are lovely, so many things as are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

General references

in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life.