For this very reason, because God has bestowed upon us all things that are required to live a life of godliness thru the personal knowledge of Him Who called us.
We by applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ. - 2 Peter 1:5-8