The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: