A frequent misinterpretation frames this verse as teaching that salvation or election is uncertain and must be earned or maintained through personal diligence and good works, contradicting the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith alone; instead, Peter urges confirmed believers to live out their secure calling for assurance and fruitfulness. Another error assumes 'never fall' guarantees sinless perfection or immunity from all trials, whereas it means avoiding ultimate apostasy or fatal stumbling in the faith.
II Peter 1:10
King James Version (1769)
10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
Peter exhorts believers to diligently confirm their calling and election from God by actively cultivating the virtues of faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity outlined in the preceding verses, promising that such steadfast pursuit will prevent spiritual stumbling and ensure an abundant entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, emphasizing growth in godliness as evidence of genuine salvation.