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

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

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

Here is the patience of the saints: here are those who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love:

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.