2 Peter 1:3-8

3 His divine power⁷ has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him⁸ who called us⁹ by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises,¹⁰ so that through them you may participate in the divine nature¹¹ and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.¹² 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;¹³ 6 and to knowledge, self-control;¹⁴ and to self-control, perseverance;¹⁵ and to perseverance, godliness;¹⁶ 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.¹⁷ 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive¹⁸ in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.¹⁹