2 Peter 1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:18

And this voice which came from heaven we heard - To wit, Peter, and James, and John.When we were with him in the holy mount - Called “holy” on account of the extraordinary manifestation of the Redeemer’s glory there. It is not certainly known what mountain this was, but it has commonly been supposed to be Mount Tabor. See the notes at Matthew 17:1. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:19

We have also a more sure word of prophecy - That is, a prophecy pertaining to the coming of the Lord Jesus; for that is the point under discussion. There has been considerable diversity of opinion in regard to the meaning of this passage. Some have supposed that the apostle, when he says, “a more sure word,” did not intend to make any comparison between the miracle of the transfiguration and prophecy, but that he meant to say merely that the word of prophecy was very sure, and could certainly... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:20

Knowing this first - Bearing this steadily in mind as a primary and most important truth.That no prophecy of the Scripture - No prophecy contained in the inspired records. The word “scripture” here shows that the apostle referred particularly to the prophecies recorded in the Old Testament. The remark which he makes about prophecy is general, though it is designed to bear on a particular class of the prophecies.Is of any private interpretation - The expression here used (ἰδίας ἐπιλύσεως... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:21

For the prophecy came not in old time - Margin, or, “at any.” The Greek word (ποτὲ pote) will bear either construction. It would be true in either sense, but the reference is particularly to the recorded prophecies in the Old Testament. What was true of them, however, is true of all prophecy, that it is not by the will of man. The word “prophecy” here is without the article, meaning prophecy in general - all that is prophetic in the Old Testament; or, in a more general sense still, all that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1

A.M. 4070. A.D. 66. Here, (1,) The apostle salutes those Jews and Gentiles who had obtained true faith, prays for, and reminds them of its attendant blessings, 2 Peter 1:1-4 . (2,) He encourages and exhorts them to add to their faith the vigorous exercise of various other graces from a consideration of the happy issues thereof, 2 Peter 1:5-11 . (3,) He intimates his resolution to help them as much as possible in their spiritual concerns before his approaching decease, 2 Peter... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:1

2 Peter 1:1-2. To them that have obtained Not by their own works, but by the free grace of God; like precious faith with us The apostles; the faith of those who have not seen being of the same nature, value, and virtue, equally precious, with that of those who saw our Lord in the flesh; εν , in, or through the righteousness of God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ That is, faith in, and received through, the mercy (in consistence with the justice) of God the Father, and in and ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:3-4

2 Peter 1:3-4. As his divine power hath given us all things There is a wonderful cheerfulness in this exordium, which begins with the exhortation itself; that pertain to life and godliness To the present natural life, and to the continuance and increase of spiritual life, termed here godliness; through the knowledge The divine and saving knowledge; of him Christ; that hath called us to glory Eternal glory hereafter, as the end; and to virtue Or holiness, as the way leading... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:5

2 Peter 1:5. And besides this Besides your renouncing the corruption that is in the world, you must increase in all the graces of God’s Spirit, and in the virtues to which they naturally lead. Or, as αυτο τουτο is rendered by some learned critics, (the particle εις being supposed to be understood,) for this purpose, or for this very reason, namely, because God hath given you such great blessings; giving all diligence Or, showing all earnestness, and making all haste, as σπουδην... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:6-7

2 Peter 1:6-7. And to knowledge, temperance This virtue consists in a confirmed habit of ruling all the affections, passions, and appetites of our nature in a proper manner, by placing our affections on proper objects; by restraining our angry, peevish, envious, and unholy tempers, and by using moderation in gratifying our appetites. Christian temperance, indeed, includes the voluntary abstaining from all pleasure which does not lead to God, extending to all things inward and outward, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:8

2 Peter 1:8. For if these things be in you This faith, this courage, this knowledge, &c. Not if they be understood and professed by you merely, but if they be in you, experienced in your hearts, and evinced in your lives; and abound Increase more and more, otherwise you fall short; they make you They cause; that ye shall neither be barren Or rather, slothful, as αργους signifies; nor unfruitful Cumberers of the ground; or taking pains to do good, but without success, your... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:3-4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:6-7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:8

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