Dear friends, this is already the second letter I have written you, in which I am trying to stir up your pure mind by way of reminder:

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;

Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.

I want you to recall both the predictions foretold by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.

Moreover, we possess the prophetic word as an altogether reliable thing. You do well if you pay attention to this as you would to a light shining in a murky place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.