2 Peter 1

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:4

4. Whereby, c.—By His glory and virtue: His glory making the "promises" to be exceeding great His virtue making them "precious" [BENGEL]. Precious promises are the object of precious faith. given—The promises themselves are a gift: for God's promises are as sure as if they were fulfilled. by these—promises. They are the object of faith, and even now have a sanctifying effect on the believer, assimilating him to God. Still more so, when they shall be fulfilled. might, c.—Greek, "that ye MAY... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:5

5. And beside this—rather, "And for this very reason," namely, "seeing that His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain to life and godliness" (2 Peter 1:3). giving—literally, "introducing," side by side with God's gift, on your part "diligence." Compare an instance, 2 Peter 1:10; 2 Peter 3:14; 2 Corinthians 7:11. all—all possible. add—literally, "minister additionally," or, abundantly (compare Greek, 2 Corinthians 9:10); said properly of the one who supplied all the equipments... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:6

6. Greek, "And in your knowledge self-control." In the exercise of Christian knowledge or discernment of God's will, let there be the practical fruit of self-control as to one's lusts and passions. Incontinence weakens the mind; continence, or self-control, moves weakness and imparts strength And in your self-control patient endurance" amidst sufferings, so much dwelt on in the First Epistle, second, third, and fourth chapters. "And in your patient endurance godliness"; it is not to be mere... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:7

7. "And in your godliness brotherly kindness"; not suffering your godliness to be moroseness, nor a sullen solitary habit of life, but kind, generous, and courteous [ALFORD]. Your natural affection and brotherly kindness are to be sanctified by godliness. "And in your brotherly kindness love," namely, to all men, even to enemies, in thought, word, and deed. From brotherly kindness we are to go forward to love. Compare 1 Thessalonians 3:12, "Love one toward another (brotherly kindness), and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:8

8. be—Greek, "subsist" that is, supposing these things to have an actual subsistence in you; "be" would express the mere matter-of-fact being (Acts 16:20). abound—more than in others; so the Greek. make—"render," "constitute you," habitually, by the very fact of possessing these graces. barren—"inactive," and, as a field lying fallow and unworked (Greek), so barren and useless. unfruitful in—rather, . . . in respect to, "The full knowledge (Greek) of Christ" is the goal towards which all these... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:9

9. But—Greek, "For." Confirming the need of these graces ( :-) by the fatal consequences of the want of them. he that lacketh—Greek, "he to whom these are not present." blind—as to the spiritual realities of the unseen world. and cannot see afar off—explanatory of "blind." He closes his eyes (Greek) as unable to see distant objects (namely, heavenly things), and fixes his gaze on present and earthly things which alone he can see. Perhaps a degree of wilfulness in the blindness is implied in the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:10

10. Wherefore—seeking the blessed consequence of having, and the evil effects of not having, these graces (2 Peter 1:8; 2 Peter 1:9). the rather—the more earnestly. brethren—marking that it is affection for them which constrains him so earnestly to urge them. Nowhere else does he so address them, which makes his calling them so here the more emphatical. give diligence—The Greek aorist implies one lifelong effect [ALFORD]. to make—Greek middle voice; to make so far as it depends on you; to do... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:11

11. an entrance—rather as Greek, "the entrance" which ye look for. ministered—the same verb as in 2 Peter 1:5. Minister in your faith virtue and the other graces, so shall there be ministered to you the entrance into that heaven where these graces shine most brightly. The reward of grace hereafter shall correspond to the work of grace here. abundantly—Greek, "richly." It answers to "abound," 2 Peter 1:5- :. If these graces abound in you, you shall have your entrance into heaven not merely... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:12

12. Wherefore—as these graces are so necessary to your abundant entrance into Christ's kingdom (2 Peter 1:10; 2 Peter 1:11). I will not be negligent—The oldest manuscripts read, "I will be about always to put you in remembrance" (an accumulated future: I will regard you as always needing to be reminded): compare "I will endeavor," 2 Peter 1:15. "I will be sure always to remind you" [ALFORD]. "Always"; implying the reason why he writes the second Epistle so soon after the first. He feels there... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:13

13. Yea—Greek, "But"; though "you know" the truth ( :-). this tabernacle—soon to be taken down (2 Corinthians 5:1): I therefore need to make the most of my short time for the good of Christ's Church. The zeal of Satan against it, the more intense as his time is short, ought to stimulate Christians on the same ground. by—Greek, "in" (compare 2 Peter 3:1). read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:13

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