9. For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.
10. Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble;
11. for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.
12. Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you.
13. I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder,