Read Full ChapterFor this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(5) Now for this too, apply all diligence in your believing faith to support excellent character and in your excellent character, knowledge.
The F.O.G
[5] Because of this, make every effort to respond to God's promises. Build your life like this: Start with faith as your foundation, then add moral excellence, then add deep knowledge,
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And this same also—all diligence having brought in besides, superadd in your faith the worthiness, and in the worthiness the knowledge,
Young's Literal Translation
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