2Pe 1:5 | RWP | e4.org | Yea, and for this very cause ( κα αυτο τουτο δε ). Adverbial accusative ( αυτο τουτο ) here, a classic idiom, with both κα and δε . Cf. κα τουτο ( ), τουτο μεν--τουτο δε ( ). "The soul of religion is the practical part" (Bunyan). Because of the new birth and the promises we have a part to play. Adding on your part ( παρεισενεγκαντες ). First aorist active participle of παρεισφερω , old double compound, to bring in ( εισφερω ), besides ( παρα ), here only in N.T. All diligence ( σπουδην πασαν ). Old word from σπευδω to hasten ( .). This phrase ( πασαν σπουδην ) occurs in with ποιουμενος and on the inscription in Stratonicea (verse ) with ισφερεσθα (certainly a curious coincidence, to say the least, though common in the Koine ). In your faith ( εν τη πιστε υμων ). Faith or πιστις (strong conviction as in , , the root of the Christian life ) is the foundation which goes through various steps up to love ( αγαπη ). See similar lists in ; ; .; .; .; . Hermas (Vis. iii. 8. 1-7) has a list called "daughters" of one another. Note the use of εν (in, on) with each step. Supply ( επιχορηγησατε ). First aorist active imperative of επιχορηγεω , late and rare double compound verb ( επ and χορηγεω from χορηγος , chorus-leader, χορος and ηγεομα , to lead), to fit out the chorus with additional (complete) supplies. Both compound and simplex (more common) occur in the papyri. In and already in ; ; . Virtue ( αρετην ). Moral power, moral energy, vigor of soul (Bengel). See . Knowledge ( γνωσιν ). Insight, understanding ( ; ).

‏ 2 Peter 1:5

Yea, and for this very cause ( κα αυτο τουτο δε ). Adverbial accusative ( αυτο τουτο ) here, a classic idiom, with both κα and δε. Cf. κα τουτο (Php 1:29), τουτο μεν--τουτο δε (Heb 10:33). "The soul of religion is the practical part" (Bunyan). Because of the new birth and the promises we have a part to play.

Adding on your part ( παρεισενεγκαντες ). First aorist active participle of παρεισφερω, old double compound, to bring in ( εισφερω ), besides ( παρα ), here only in N.T.

All diligence ( σπουδην πασαν ). Old word from σπευδω to hasten (Lu 19:5f.). This phrase ( πασαν σπουδην ) occurs in Jude 1:3 with ποιουμενος and on the inscription in Stratonicea (verse 3) with ισφερεσθα (certainly a curious coincidence, to say the least, though common in the Koine).

In your faith ( εν τη πιστε υμων ). Faith or πιστις (strong conviction as in Heb 11:1, 3, the root of the Christian life Eph 2:8) is the foundation which goes through various steps up to love ( αγαπη ). See similar lists in Jas 1:30; 1Th 1:3; 2Th 1:3f.; Ga 5:22f.; Ro 5:3f.; 8:29f. Hermas (Vis. iii. 8. 1-7) has a list called "daughters" of one another. Note the use of εν (in, on) with each step.

Supply ( επιχορηγησατε ). First aorist active imperative of επιχορηγεω, late and rare double compound verb ( επ and χορηγεω 1Pe 4:11 from χορηγος, chorus-leader, χορος and ηγεομα, to lead), to fit out the chorus with additional (complete) supplies. Both compound and simplex (more common) occur in the papyri. In 1:11 and already in 2Co 9:10; Ga 3:5; Col 2:19.

Virtue ( αρετην ). Moral power, moral energy, vigor of soul (Bengel). See 3.

Knowledge ( γνωσιν ). Insight, understanding (1Co 16:18; Joh 15:15).