4 On account of which, the greatest and most precious promises are freely given to us, that by these we might be made partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world, through lust.

5 And for this very reason, indeed, giving all diligence, add to your faith, courage; and to courage, knowledge;

6 and to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godliness;