As all things to us His divine power (the things pertaining unto life and piety) hath given, through the acknowledgement of him who did call us through glory and worthiness,

Therefore, Brothers, do your best to put God's Call and Selection of you beyond all doubt; for, if you do this, you will never fall.

Yea, I will give diligence that at every time ye may be able after my decease to call these things to remembrance.

These men are like springs without water, or mists driven before a gale; and for them the blackest darkness has been reserved.

to call to remembrance the words which were told before of the holy prophets, and also the commandment of us; the apostles of the Lord and Saviour.