And besides all this, there is a great chasm fixed between us and you, so that those wishing to pass from hence to you cannot, neither can they pass from thence to us.

But we hoped that he was the one who was to redeem Israel. But indeed, also, in addition to all these things, today is the third day since these things occurred;

Giving

Wherefore, brothers, use the greater diligence to make your calling and election sure; for doing these things you shall never fall.

Wherefore, beloved, looking for these things, be diligent that you may be found in him without a spot and blemish, in peace,

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

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

But we desire each of you to show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end,

but without faith it is impossible to please; for he that comes to God, must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of those that seek him.

taking care that no one may come short of the grace of God, that no root of bitterness springing up may make trouble and by it many be defiled,

Virtue

As his divine power has given us all things which pertain to life and piety, through the knowledge of him that has called us to his own glory and virtue,

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 reputable, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, consider these things;

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in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.