2 Peter 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 1:5-11

Exhortation to earnest effort. I. OUR DUTY . 1 . To use all diligence. God's Divine power is with us; he has granted us all necessary helps. But this, says the apostle, is the very reason why we should work all the more strenuously. It would be heartless work, if we had not the great power of God to help us; but he hath endued his Church with power from on high. This gift of power is the very ground on which the apostle bases his exhortations; the great argument, not for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 1:5-11

Personal diligence needed for sanctification. The former verses say that God gives the knowledge of himself in the Word of promise, as the means by which grace and peace are to be multiplied; these verses say, to that must be added by you "all diligence." I. WE HAVE HERE AN ENUMERATION OF CERTAIN GRACES OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE . It begins with "faith" and ends with "love," and between these are two or three words which need attention. Next to "faith," "virtue" is... 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

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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 1:1-15

1:1-21 GOD’S POWER AT WORK IN BELIEVERSThe truly Christian character (1:1-15)In his righteousness, God has given all Christians, from elderly apostles to new converts, equal blessing through the gospel (1:1-2). He has also given them everything they need to live lives of holiness in a world that is corrupt through uncontrolled passions. The lives of believers must be in keeping with the life of God that has been given them. God’s promises are the assurance of his help in reaching this goal... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 1:5

And . Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton. Seven "ands" in verses: 2 Peter 1:5-7 . beside this, giving . Literally bringing in by the side of (Greek. parei sphero. Only here) this very thing. diligence . Greek. spoude , as Jude 1:3 . add = minister, or supply. Greek. epickoregeo. See 2 Corinthians 9:10 . to = in. App-104 . knowledge . App-132 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Peter 1:5

Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge; and in your knowledge self-control; and in your self-control patience; and in your patience godliness; and in your godliness brotherly kindness; and in your brotherly kindness love.In these verses there are two links with the first epistle: (1) virtue is found in 1 Peter 2:9, and (2) brotherly kindness occurs in 1 Peter 1:22,3:8.[18] Also, there is another word of very... read more

Thomas Coke

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

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Peter 1:3-11

II. THE CONDITION OF THE CHRISTIAN 1:3-11"The first chapter vividly portrays the nature of the Christian life with its challenge to spiritual growth and maturity, built on a sure foundation. The second part of the epistle is a ringing polemic against the false teachers who would allure and seek to mislead God’s people, while the third chapter deals with the heretical denial of the return of Christ and concludes with some fitting exhortation to the readers." [Note: D. Edmond Hiebert, "The... read more

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