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In his sight (autōi). Ethical dative. Referring to Christ.
Is salvation (sōtērian). Predicate accusative after hēgeisthe in apposition with makrothumian (long-suffering), an opportunity for repentance (cf. 1Pe 3:20). The Lord here is Christ.
Our beloved brother Paul (ho agapētos adelphos Paulos). Paul applies the verbal agapētos (beloved) to Epaphras (Col 1:7), Onesimus (Col 4:9; Phm 1:16), to Tychicus (Col 4:7; Eph 6:21), and to four brethren in Rom 16 (Epainetus Rom 16:5, Ampliatus Rom 16:8, Stachys Rom 16:9, Persis Rom 16:12). It is not surprising for Peter to use it of Paul in view of Gal 2:9., in spite of Gal 2:11-14.
Given to him (dotheisan autōi). First aorist passive participle of didōmi with dative case. Peter claimed wisdom for himself, but recognises that Paul had the gift also. His language here may have caution in it as well as commendation. “St. Peter speaks of him with affection and respect, yet maintains the right to criticise” (Bigg).