For his divine power has given us every requisite for life and piety, through our coming to know him who through his glory and excellence called us to him.

For when he was so honored and glorified by God the Father and from the supreme glory there were borne to him such words as these: "This is my Son, my Beloved! He is my Chosen!"??18 we heard these words borne from heaven when we were with him on that sacred mountain.

promising them freedom when they are themselves slaves of destruction; for a man is the slave of whatever overcomes him.

Therefore, dear friends, while waiting for this, make every effort to be found by him unstained, irreproachable, and at peace.

Look upon our Lord's patience as salvation, just as our dear brother Paul, with the wisdom that God gave him, wrote you to do,

You must grow in the blessing and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory to him now and forever.