2Pe 1:5-9 | 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 1:5-9

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).

Temperance ( την εγκρατειαν ). Self-control. Old word (from εγκρατης, εν and κρατος, one holding himself in as in Tit 1:8), in N.T. only here, Ac 24:25; Ga 5:23. The opposite of the πλεονεξια of the heretics.

Patience ( την υπομονην ). For which see Jas 1:3.

Godliness ( την ευσεβειαν ). For which see verse 3.

Love of the brethren ( την φιλαδελφιαν ). See 1Pe 1:22.

Love ( την αγαπην ). By deliberate choice (Mt 5:44). Love for Christ as the crown of all (1Pe 1:8) and so for all men. Love is the climax as Paul has it (1Co 13:13).

For if these things are yours and abound ( ταυτα γαρ υμιν υπαρχοντα κα πλεοναζοντα ). Present active circumstantial (conditional) participles neuter plural of υπαρχω and πλεοναζω (see 1Th 3:12) with dative case υμιν, "these things existing for you (or in you) and abounding."

They make you to be ( καθιστησιν ). "Render" (present active indicative of καθιστημ, old verb, Jas 3:6), singular because ταυτα neuter plural.

Not idle nor unfruitful ( ουκ αργους ουδε ακαρπους ). Accusative predicative plural with υμας understood, both adjectives with alpha privative, for αργος see Jas 2:20 and for ακαρπος Mt 13:22.

Knowledge ( επιγνωσιν ). "Full (additional) knowledge" as in 1:2.

He that lacketh these things ( ω μη παρεστιν ταυτα ). "To whom (dative case of possession) these things are not ( μη because a general or indefinite relative clause)."

Seeing only what is near ( μυωπαζων ). Present active participle of μυωπαζω, a rare verb from μυωπς (in Aristotle for a near-sighted man) and that from μυεω τους ωπας (to close the eyes in order to see, not to keep from seeing). The only other instance of μυωπαζω is given by Suicer from Ps. Dion. Eccl. Hier. ii. 3 ( μυωπασουση κα αποστρεφομενη ) used of a soul on which the light shines (blinking and turning away). Thus understood the word here limits τυφλος as a short-sighted man screwing up his eyes because of the light.

Having forgotten ( ληθην λαβων ). "Having received forgetfulness." Second aorist active participle of λαμβανω and accusative ληθην, old word, from ληθομα, to forget, here only in N.T. See 2Ti 1:5 for a like phrase υπομνησιν λαβων (having received remembrance).

The cleansing ( του καθαρισμου ). See Heb 1:3 for this word for the expiatory sacrifice of Christ for our sins as in 1Pe 1:18; 2:24; 3:18. In 1Pe 3:21 Peter denied actual cleansing of sin by baptism (only symbolic). If there is a reference to baptism here, which is doubtful, it can only be in a symbolic sense.

Old ( παλα ). Of the language as in Heb 1:1.