5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith ⁱwith virtue,¹ and virtue ^jwith knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control ^kwith steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness ^lwith brotherly affection, and brotherly affection ^mwith love.

10 Therefore, brothers,¹ be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and ^qelection, for if you practice these qualities ^ryou will never fall.