1:3 I can pray this because his divine power 5 has bestowed on us everything necessary 6 for life and godliness through the rich knowledge 7 of the one who called 8 us by 9 his own glory and excellence. 1:4 Through these things 10 he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised 11 you may become partakers of the divine nature, 12 after escaping 13 the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire. 14 1:5 For this very reason, 15 make every effort 16 to add to your faith excellence, 17 to excellence, knowledge;