because, every one that is begotten by God, overcomes the world. And this is the victory which overcomes the world, even our faith.

Therefore, it has been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, turn away from the holy commandment delivered to them.

Wherefore, I will not neglect to put you always in remembrance of these things, although you know, and are established in the present truth.

Because you have kept the word of my patience, I will also keep you from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try the inhabitants of the earth.