The author writes to those who possess a faith not less honourable
(precious) than that of the apostles themselves, since they, too,
possess all things pertaining to life and godliness. But effort on
their part is necessary if they would make their calling sure. The
lack of such effort involves stum... [ Continue Reading ]
So long as he lives, it is his duty as an apostle to impress these
truths upon them, especially since he anticipates a sudden death. ( 2
PETER 1:14. SWIFTLY: render suddenly the reference is to the
prediction in John 21 that Peter should die a violent death.) But he
will make provision for them, so... [ Continue Reading ]