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A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: 2 Peter is unavailable, but you can change that!

Lange’s Commentary on the Holy Scriptures has served as a standard reference for more than a century. The subtitle “Critical, Doctrinal, and Homiletical” aptly describes the three-pronged approach to the biblical text. This translated version of the German text is often considered by many to be superior to the original.

does His part, so do ye yours, δὲ is added, because the positive side of their escape is now made prominent, [τοῦτο δὲ σπ. παρεισενέγκαντες stands parallel to ὡς πάντα. δεδωρημένης , etc., and v. 4 is an explanatory relative clause to the words διὰ δόξης καὶ ἀρετῆς, so Winer.—M.] All diligence.—Cf. vv. 10. 15; 3:14. A very comprehensive term. Use with all earnestness the energies of faith which have been bestowed upon you for your holiness.—Luther:—“Ye have a goodly heritage and a good
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