2 Peter 1:5-11 ESV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 1:7

And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. The word for "brotherly kindness" ( φιλαδελφία ) is another link between the two Epistles (see 1 Peter 1:22 ; 1 Peter 3:8 ). "In your godliness," St. Peter says, "ye must develop brotherly kindness, the unfeigned love of the brethren;" for "every one that loveth him that begat, loveth him also that is begotten of him" ( 1 John 5:1 ). And as God is loving unto every man, and "maketh his sun to rise on the evil... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 1:8

For if these things be in you, and abound; literally, for these things belonging to you and abounding make, etc. The word used here ( ὑπάρχοντα ) implies actual possession; these graces must be made our own; they must be wrought into our characters: then they will increase and multiply, for the grace of God cannot lie still, it must ever he advancing from glory to glory. They make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 1:8-11

The goal of Christian character. If such a character as the preceding verses described is attained, three glorious results will follow. I. SPIRITUAL VISION . Such a character leads "unto the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ." They that do the will shall know the doctrine. For what is promised here is: 1 . "Full knowledge." That is the key-word of the apostle. 2 . And full knowledge of the Supreme Object, the Lord Jesus Christ. Often we think if we knew more we should do... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 1:11

For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly; rather, as in the Revised Version, for thus shall be richly supplied unto you the entrance. The verb ἐπιχορηγηθήσεται looks back to ἐπιχορηγήσατε in 2 Peter 1:5 , and "richly" to "abound" in 2 Peter 1:8 . If we do our poor best in supplying the graces mentioned above, the entrance shall be richly supplied. St. Peter seems to imply that there will be degrees of glory hereafter proportioned to our faithfulness in the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:5

And beside this - Καὶ αὐτὸ τοῦτο Kai auto touto. Something here is necessary to be understood in order to complete the sense. The reference is to 2 Peter 1:3; and the connection is, since 2 Peter 1:3 God has given us these exalted privileges and hopes, “in respect to this,” (κατὰ kata or διὰ dia being understood,) or as a “consequence” fairly flowing from this, we ought to give all diligence that we may make good use of these advantages, and secure as high attainments as we possibly can.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:6

And to knowledge temperance - On the meaning of the word “temperance,” see the Acts 24:25 note, and 1 Corinthians 9:25 note. The word here refers to the mastery over all our evil inclinations and appetites. We are to allow none of them to obtain control over us. See the notes at 1 Corinthians 6:12. This would include, of course, abstinence from intoxicating drinks; but it would also embrace all evil passions and propensities. Everything is to be confined within proper limits, and to no... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:7

And to godliness brotherly kindness - Love to Christians as such. See the John 13:34 note; Hebrews 13:1 note.And to brotherly kindness charity - Love to all mankind. There is to be a special affection for Christians as of the same family; there is to be a true and warm love, however, for all the race. See the notes at 1 Corinthians 13:0. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:8

For if these things be in you, and abound - If they are in you in rich abundance; if you are eminent for these things.They make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful - They will show that you are not barren or unfruitful. The word rendered “barren,” is, in the margin, “idle.” The word “idle” more accurately expresses the sense of the original. The meaning is, that if they evinced these things, it would show.(1)That they were diligent in cultivating the Christian graces, and,(2)That... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 1:7

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 1:9

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 1:8

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