4 Because of which, the precious and greatest promises have been given to us, so that through these ye might become companions of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption in the world in lust.

5 Now this same thing also, having applied all eagerness, furnish in your faith, virtue, and in virtue, knowledge,

6 and in knowledge, self-control, and in self-control, perseverance, and in perseverance, piety,