# We greatly desire

Even though the author uses the plural pronoun "we," he is most likely referring only to himself. AT: "I greatly desire" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])

# diligence

careful, hard work

# to the end

The implicit meaning can be stated explicitly. AT: "to the end of your lives" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# in order to make your hope certain

"in order to have complete certainty that you will receive what God has promised you"