The rather [μ α λ λ ο ν]. The adverb belongs rather with the verb give diligence. Render, as Rev., give the more diligence.

Brethren [α δ ε λ φ ο ι]. The only instance of this form of address in Peter, who commonly uses beloved.

Fall [π τ α ι σ η τ ε]. Lit., stumble, and so Rev. Compare James 3:2.

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