Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For this reason, my brothers, take all the more care to make your selection and approval certain; for if you do these things you will never have a fall:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Wherefore the rather, brethren, use diligence to make your calling and election sure, for doing these things ye will never fall;

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

wherefore, the rather, brethren, be diligent to make stedfast your calling and choice, for these things doing, ye may never stumble,