Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Peter 1:6
6. Knowledge, perverted, may become conceited and self-indulgent, as in the idol feasts at Corinth, ( 1Co 8:1 ; 1 Corinthians 8:10,) and in the teachings of the Gnostics; in your knowledge, therefore, furnish temperance self-control by which all desires and passions shall be held in proper check, often even to total abstinence, as, for instance, in intoxicating drinks. The question of amusements falls under this rule. But as severe self-control may become ascetic and intolerant, it must... read more
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