2 Peter 1:2

2. Grace In which the believer lives.

Peace Its fruit.

Be multiplied With this prayer for increase agrees the final exhortation to growth, in chap. 2 Peter 3:18.

Through the knowledge ’ Επιγνωσις , knowledge upon, full knowledge; the keynote of the epistle. It occurs, also, in 2Pe 1:3 ; 2 Peter 1:8, and 2 Peter 2:20.

Of God The Father, who is truly known only as revealed in the Son.

Of Jesus our Lord The Saviour, who is also supreme Lord. This unusual expression, found only here and in Romans 4:24, lifts the standard against the deniers of 2 Peter 2:1. This knowledge is both doctrinal and experimental. It lies at the foundation of all true religion, and is the element in which all grace and peace begin and grow. Moreover, increase of the knowledge is the indispensable condition of increase in the grace.