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2 Peter 1:11

2 Peter 1:11
For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly,.... An abundant supply of grace and strength shall be freely afforded, to carry you through all the duties and trials of life; and when that…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For so an entrance - In this manner you shall be admitted into the kingdom of God. Shall be ministered unto you - The same Greek word is here used which occurs in 2Pe 1:5, and which is there rendered…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For so an entrance shall be ministered - If ye give diligence; and do not fall, an abundant, free, honorable, and triumphant entrance shall be ministered to you into the everlasting kingdom. There…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Peter 1:5-11

In these words the apostle comes to the chief thing intended in this epistle - to excite and engage them to advance in grace and holiness, they having already obtained precious faith, and been made…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

for so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly Better, the entrance shall be richly bestowed or supplied. The verb is the same as that which is translated "add" in 2Pe 1:5, where see note.…