Now for this very reason you must do your level best to supplement your faith with moral character, moral character with knowledge,

Therefore, I will always remind you of these things, although you know them and are firmly grounded in the truth that you already have.

because I know that the removal of my bodily tent is to be very soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me.

because you recognize this truth above all else, that no prophecy in Scripture is to be interpreted by one's own mind,

for no prophecy has ever yet originated in man's will, but men who were led by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

Now there were false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you too, who will insidiously introduce destructive heresies and deny the Master who has bought them, thus bringing on themselves swift destruction.

and if He did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others when He brought the flood upon the world of godless people;

whereas angels who are far superior in strength and power to these beings bring no abusive accusation against them before the Lord.

In accordance with His promise we are expecting new heavens and a new earth, in which uprightness will have its permanent home.

but instead, you must continue to grow in the spiritual strength and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory now and forever!