Perhaps recognizing that new ones in particular can easily be deceived, Peter tenderly encourages them: “Brothers, all the more do your utmost to make the calling and choosing of you sure for yourselves; for if you keep on doing these things you will by no means ever fail. ”
Peetrus mõistab, kui kerge on eriti just uusi kristlasi petta ning võib - olla selle pärast julgustabki ta neid hellalt: ” Vennad, püüdke seda enam teha kindlaks oma kutsumine ja valik; sest kui te seda teete, siis te ei komista iialgi ”.