Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Peter 1:5
5. And besides this Rather, Even for this very reason. Giving The Greek means, bringing in by the side of. God has done his part, as shown in 2 Peter 1:3-4; now do you do your part in bringing your own diligence into action by the side of what he has done. Add to your faith Rather, furnish in your faith; that is, in the exercise of your faith furnish, besides it, virtue. The verb originally means to furnish the musicians and equipments of a chorus. In this choir of Christian... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Peter 1:4
4. Whereby By which, namely, his own glory and virtue. Are given Better, He hath given. He who called us has also, by the same instruments, supplied the means of attaining the object of the call. Exceeding great Rather, the greatest; greater cannot easily be conceived. Precious Of inestimable value in themselves, and costly in their price. The promises are not Old Testament promises of gospel blessings, but general promises contained in the gospel itself, such as of pardon of... read more