<t /><p class="bodytext">From Simeon<n id="1" /> Peter,<n id="2" /> a slave<n id="3" /> and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God<n id="4" /> and Savior,<n id="5" /> Jesus Christ, have been granted<n id="6" /> a faith just as precious<n id="7" /> as ours.

For this very reason,<n id="1" /> make every effort<n id="2" /> to add to your faith excellence,<n id="3" /> to excellence, knowledge;