5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with ⁱvirtue,¹ and ^jvirtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with ^klove. 8 For if these qualities² are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or ^lunfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.