2 Peter 1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:2

2 Peter 1:2. Through the knowledge of God— By the acknowledgment of God. Doddridge. The word Επιγνωσις, doubtless, sometimes signifies acknowledgment; but as it signifies knowledge in the next verse, and in many other texts of the New Testament, it seems most proper so to understand it here. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:3

2 Peter 1:3. According as his divine power— Some would read this verse in a parenthesis, as an incidental thought, and so connect the 2nd and 4th verses. Others would connect this with the foregoing verse;—Grace and peace be multiplied unto you, in or by the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord; according as his divine power hath bestowed upon us all things pertaining, &c. But the salutation being finished in the foregoing verse, the epistle seems to begin here, and the connection to be... read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:4

2 Peter 1:4. Whereby— By means of which; namely, of the illustrious seal of the Spirit set to the declaration of the gospel. By partaking of the divine nature, we are to understand a participation of the divine holiness; or a being holy, as the Lord our God is holy; enjoying such communion with God in his holiness, as, on account of its resemblance of him, derivation from him, tendency towards him, and complacency in him, may be called a divine nature. Thus it will connect with what follows:... read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:5

2 Peter 1:5. And, beside this,— And for this purpose. The apostle's meaning, says Dr. Heylin, in brief is this:—"Whereas God, by giving you the knowledge of Jesus Christ, has given you the means whereby to acquire all the virtues, you must correspond on your part by exerting your utmost endeavours," &c. Faith is the foundation of all religion, and therefore deservedly mentioned first. The word 'Αρετη here translated virtue, is variously interpreted. In some Greek authors, and more... read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:6

2 Peter 1:6. Temperance— The word εγκρατεια sometimes signifies abstinence from some particular vice, and is used more especially for continence or chastity: but it commonlysignifies abstinence or moderation as to the pleasures and possessions of this life in general; and as there is no restriction of the word in this sense, we may understand it in its most extensive signification. Temperance and prudence are very fit to go hand in hand: the intemperate are commonly, if not always, imprudent.... read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:7

2 Peter 1:7. And to godliness brotherly-kindness— Or the love of the Christian brotherhood, which is often and earnestly recommended. See 1 Peter 1:22. The connection between these two virtues is inseparable, (comp. 1Jn 3:17; 1 John 4:20-21.) and indeed what can be more properly connected with the love of God, than the love of real Christians, who are formed after the image of that God who made them? He adds, And to the love of Christians,—the love of all mankind. Our first or superlative love... read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:8

2 Peter 1:8. For if these things be in you, and abound, &c.— For your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ will not be barren and fruitless, if these virtues take place and improve in you. Heylin. The words make you—neither barren nor fruitless, are, by a meiosis, put for will make you very diligent and fruitful. One grand end of our Christian knowledge andtruth is, that we may be diligent and fruitful, in works of holiness and righteousness. Titus 3:8; Titus 3:14. read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:9

2 Peter 1:9. And cannot see afar off,— The word Μυωπαζων signifies literally winking, or closing the eyes against the light. The apostle having represented the professed Christian, who is destitute of the graces and virtues of the Christian life, as blind, immediately informs us what sort of blindness that is, and intimates that it is a voluntary blindness. He does not see his way, because he voluntarily shuts his eyes against the light. The Christian religion does so often and so clearly... read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:10-11

2 Peter 1:10-11. Wherefore the rather, &c.— The connection seems to be this: "As he who is destitute of the graces and virtues of the Christian life, is voluntarily blind; therefore, my Christian brethren, do you give the more diligence to make your calling and election firm and steadfast, by the exercise and practice of those graces and virtues which I have already enumerated: for, if youperform these things—if you live in the exercise of these graces and virtues, you shall never stumble... read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:12

2 Peter 1:12. Wherefore— That is, "Because in this way alone you can have an admittance into Christ's everlasting kingdom." I will not be negligent, by a common figure signifies, "I will make use of the greatest care and diligence." The present truth was, that the practice of the Christian graces and virtues was necessary to make their calling and election firm. They might indeed have said, "We know these things already." St. Peter, therefore, anticipates such an objection, answering it... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:4

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:9

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:10-11

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:12

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