Parallel Bible results for "2-peter 1:8-11"

2 Peter 1:8-11

Revised Standard Version RSV

8 For if these things are yours and abound, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

9 For whoever lacks these things is blind and shortsighted and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.

10 Therefore, brethren, be the more zealous to confirm your call and election, for if you do this you will never fall;

11 so there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

New International Version NIV

8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.

10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,

11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.