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Spiritual Near-Sightedness
Commentators explain that the "blindness" mentioned is a form of spiritual near-sightedness. A Christian who neglects to grow in virtue can only see immediate, worldly matters. They lose sight of the bigger picture: the true nature of the gospel, the obligations of their faith, and the ultimate hope of heaven. Their spiritual vision becomes hazy and limited to the here and now.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 1:9
18th Century
Theologian
But he that lacks these things is blind. He has no clear views of the nature and the requirements of religion.
And cannot see a…
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 1:9
He that lacketh these things (ω μη παρεστιν ταυτα). "To whom (dative case of possession) these things are not (μη because a genera…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 1:9
19th Century
Bishop
But he that lacks.—Rather, for he that lacks. The Geneva and Rheims versions have “for.” The “for” introduces the second …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Peter 1:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
But he who lacks these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and has forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
Theref…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Peter 1:9
Not to have these virtues is to be “nearsighted and blind.” In the NT “blind” (GK 5603) is commonly used in a metaphorical as well as a literal sen…
John Calvin
On 2 Peter 1:9
16th Century
Theologian
But he that lacketh these things. He now expresses more clearly that those who profess a naked faith are wholly without any true knowledge…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 1:9
17th Century
Pastor
But he that lacks these things: Or in, and with whom, they are not; that is, these virtues, as the Arabic version reads, …
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…