Peter tells believers to supplement faith with a sequence of qualities: virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. The list is presented as a deliberate progression “for this very reason.” See 2 Peter 1:5–7.
This unit follows the opening claim that divine power has provided what is needed for life and godliness (cf. On that basis (“for this very reason”), the author calls for diligence in cultivating a chain of virtues (1:5–7).
This passage matters because it ties the detail to the larger movement of the book, keeping the answer connected to context rather than isolated wording.
A careful answer keeps the immediate passage, the book's argument, and the whole-Bible storyline together, so the question is answered in context instead of as a detached idea.
Start with 2 Peter 1:5-7, then read the surrounding section so the answer stays connected to the passage's flow.
5Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
6and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;
7and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.