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But may the God of all grace (who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus), after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
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The God of All Grace
Commentators emphasize that this title is the bedrock of Peter's encouragement. Because God is the source of all grace, believers can be confident that He will provide everything needed to endure trials. His sovereign call to "eternal glory" is not a hopeful wish but a firm assurance that He will finish the work of salvation He started in you.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
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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19th Century
Anglican
Who hath called us unto his eternal glory.—The true reading is, who called you, not “us.” The moment of th…
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Peter now contrasts satanic opposition to God’s purpose and enablement. For Christians, God has as his gracious purpose bringing his children himse…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the God of all grace Who has riches of grace, an immense plenty of it in himself, has treasured up a fulness of …
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In conclusion, the apostle prays to God for them, as the God of all grace. 'Perfect' implies their progress towards perfection. 'Establish' signifi…
