 crave the pure spiritual milk, like newborn babies do, so that by it you may grow into salvation, looks quite differentsome 65 for the longer reading, including the best line of transmission, and joined by all three ancient versions, a not insignificant witness. Time and again Peter presents both divine sovereignty and human responsibility; God guarantees His part, we must do our part. According to 1:5 above the full manifestation at least of our salvation is still future. Here in 2:2 the immediately following if indeed would appear to allow for some uncertainty as to their spiritual condition; Peter is emphasizing their responsibility. 