1 Simon, servant and apostle of Jesus Christ. Peter, write to those who have gained as precious faith as we do through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ. 2 Peace be upon you, for you know God and our Lord Jesus. 3 God, in his divine power, has given us all things about life and godliness because we do know the One who has called us with his glory and goodness. 4 Through this, he has given us precious and great promises so that you may share in God's nature since you have escaped the corruption of the world through lust. ... 9 If a person does not have these things, he is short-sighted, he is simply blind, and he has forgotten that his past sins have been cleansed. 10 Therefore, brethren, work harder to unwavering in your calling and election. If you practice these things, you will never fall. 11 In this way, you will be fully equipped to enter the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (New translation).