2 Peter 1:5-7

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

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 1:6-7

2 Peter 1:6-7. And to knowledge, temperance This virtue consists in a confirmed habit of ruling all the affections, passions, and appetites of our nature in a proper manner, by placing our affections on proper objects; by restraining our angry, peevish, envious, and unholy tempers, and by using moderation in gratifying our appetites. Christian temperance, indeed, includes the voluntary abstaining from all pleasure which does not lead to God, extending to all things inward and outward, and... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 1:6

temperance = self-control. Greek. enkrateia. See Acts 24:25 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 1:7

brotherly kindness . See Romans 12:10 . charity = love. App-135 . 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

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Peter 1:6

2 Peter 1:6. Temperance— The word εγκρατεια sometimes signifies abstinence from some particular vice, and is used more especially for continence or chastity: but it commonlysignifies abstinence or moderation as to the pleasures and possessions of this life in general; and as there is no restriction of the word in this sense, we may understand it in its most extensive signification. Temperance and prudence are very fit to go hand in hand: the intemperate are commonly, if not always, imprudent.... read more

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