The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 1:10
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence. The two first words, διὸ μᾶλλον , "wherefore the rather," are by some understood as referring only to the last clause; as if St. Peter were saying, "Rather than follow those who lack the graces enumerated above, and forget that they were cleansed from their former sins, give diligence." ΄ᾶλλον is not unfrequently used in this antithetical sense, as in 1 Corinthians 5:2 ; Hebrews 11:25 . But it seems better to refer διό to the... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 1:9
But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off; literally, for he to whom these things are not present is blind, short-sighted. We cannot attain to the knowledge of Christ without these graces, for he who has them not is blind, or, at the best, short-sighted, like one who blinks with his eyes when he tries to see distant objects, and cannot bear the full light of day. Such a man can only see the things which lie close around him—earth and earthly things; he cannot lift... read more