Bible Strands
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses fellow believers ("brothers") at the hinge of his virtue list (1:5–7), between the warning of nearsightedness in 1:9 and the promise of a lavish reception into the kingdom in 1:11.
The words — σπουδᾶσατε (spoudasate), aorist imperative of σπουδάζω: "be diligent, make haste, strive." It is the sole verb in the clause and carries the entire exhortation.
The thread — Hebrews 6:11 pairs the same verb (σπουδάζω) with the same construction: "show this same diligence… to make your hope sure." 2 Peter 3:17 echoes the guard-against-deception motif.
Why it lands — The calling and election are already the reader's; the verse demands active, ongoing practice to confirm what has been given. It is not a question of whether the call is real but whether the life will match it.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
Cross-references
- 2 Peter 3:17 Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.
- Luke 6:47 I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them:
- Hebrews 6:11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
- 1 John 3:19 And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:
- Psalms 121:3 He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.
- Psalms 112:6 Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.
- Micah 7:8 Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.
- Matthew 7:24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
- 2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
- 2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;