2 Peter 1:12

Verse 12

4. Hence, this his solemn apostolic reminder, specially in view of his near decease, 2 Peter 1:12-15.

12. Wherefore Because the only way for you to heaven is that above set forth.

I… not… negligent The best texts have μελλησω , I shall be about to, nearly equivalent to, I shall be careful. Here speaks the faithful pastor.

These things The things already written and those connected with them. They already had his first epistle, and would soon receive the present one, by which they would always be reminded of these vital truths.

Ye know Yet need the reminder.

Established With firm conviction.

The present truth Not the truth herein set forth, but the truth already received and present with them.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 12

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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