John Bengel Commentary - 2 Peter 1:8 - 1:8

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John Bengel Commentary - 2 Peter 1:8 - 1:8


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2Pe 1:8. Ταῦτα, these things) Virtue, moderation, etc. A condition is involved: If you have these things, then indeed you have true knowledge. Comp. 2Pe 1:9, for.-ὑμῖν ὑπάρχοντα, if they are in you) in truth. The same phrase occurs, Act 3:6. The expression, not barren, refers to this.-καὶ πλεονάζοντα, and abound) copiously. Abundance quickly follows truth. The expression, nor unfruitful, refers to this: that is, you shall have the fruit, which the knowledge of Jesus Christ produces, in excellence and abundance: ch. 2Pe 1:3.-καθίστησιν, they render or establish) at present.-εἰς, in) Comp. εἰς, in, in respect to, Rom 4:20.-ἐπίγνωσιν, the acknowledging) the recognition, united with the cleansing from sins.