and knowledge with self-control, and self-control (A)with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness (B)with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection (C)with love. For if these qualities[a] are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or (D)unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 1:8 Greek these things; also verses 9, 10, 12

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