to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish love.

May grace and peace be lavished on you as you grow in the rich knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord!

to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness;

Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

especially those who indulge their fleshly desires and who despise authority. Brazen and insolent, they are not afraid to insult the glorious ones,