2 Peter 1:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

So here's the thing, work hard to make sure you're really living out what God called you to do. When you actually put in that effort and follow through, you won't stumble and fall.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Put in the work to live your purpose, and you'll stay on your feet.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The letter of 2 Peter is traditionally attributed to the apostle Peter, written to early Christian communities in Asia Minor around the mid-to-late

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