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A Divine Exchange
Commentators highlight a direct link between this verse and verse 5. The same Greek root word is used for when you "add" (or "supply") virtues to your faith, and when God will "supply" your entrance into heaven. As you diligently cultivate Christian character, God promises to provide a corresponding rich welcome into His kingdom.
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2 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 1:11
18th Century
Theologian
For so an entrance. In this manner you will be admitted into the kingdom of God.
Shall be ministered unto you. The same Gr…
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 1:11
Thus (ουτως). As shown in verse 10.Shall be supplied (επιχορηγηθησετα). Future passive of επιχορηγεω, for which s…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 1:11
19th Century
Bishop
An entrance shall be ministered to you.—“Ministered” is the passive of the same verb that is translated “add” in [Referen…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Peter 1:11
19th Century
Preacher
For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
In this …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Peter 1:11
Eschatology provides a motivation for ethics. Present difficulties are easier to go through because of bright prospects for the future, when “the k…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 1:11
17th Century
Pastor
For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly ,
&c.] An abundant supply of grace and strength shall be …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Peter 1:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Faith unites the weak believer to Christ as really as it does the strong one, and purifies the heart of one as truly as of another; and every since…