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And the God of all grace, who called you unto his eternal glory in Christ, after that ye have suffered a little while, shall himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The God of all grace (ο θεος της χαριτος). See 4:10 for ποικιλης χαριτος θεου (of the variegated grace of God).

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But the God of all grace. The God who imparts all needed grace. It was proper in their anticipated trials to direct them to God, and to of…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Who hath called us unto his eternal glory.—The true reading is, who called you, not “us.” The moment of th…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Peter now contrasts satanic opposition to God’s purpose and enablement. For Christians, God has as his gracious purpose bringing his children himse…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But the God of all grace. After having sufficiently dwelt on admonitions, he now turns to prayer, for doctrine is poured forth into the ai…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But the God of all grace
Who has riches of grace, an immense plenty of it in himself, has treasured up a fulness of …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In conclusion, the apostle prays to God for them, as the God of all grace. 'Perfect' implies their progress towards perfection. 'Establish' signifi…

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