[7] And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. [8] For be and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge Lord Jesus Christ. [9] But he that lacketh blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. [10] Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make calling and election sure: for if ye do fall: [11] For so an entrance shall be ministered abundantly into the everlasting kingdom Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. [12] Wherefore always in remembrance of though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. [13] Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in tabernacle, up by putting you in remembrance; [14] Knowing that shortly put off tabernacle, even as Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed [15] Moreover I will endeavour may be able after my decease to have always in remembrance. [16] For not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known the power and coming Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. [17] For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.