9. But what if some of you do not have those good points? Then you can't see very well. You are blind. You have forgotten that your past sins have been washed away.
10. My brothers and sisters, be very sure that God has appointed you to be saved. Be sure that he has chosen you. If you do everything I have just said, you will never trip and fall.
11. You will receive a rich welcome into the kingdom that lasts forever. It is the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
12. So I will always remind you of these things. I'll do it even though you know them. I'll do it even though you now have deep roots in the truth.
13. I think it is right for me to remind you. It is right as long as I live in this tent. I'm talking about my body.