Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
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Barnes' Notes
Beloved - An expression of strong affection used by the apostles when addressing their brethren, Rom 1:7; 1Co 4:14; 1Co 10:14; 1Co 15:58; 2Co 7:1; 2Co 12:19; Phi 2:12; Phi 4:1; and often elsewhere.…
Adam Clarke
When I gave all diligence - This phrase, πασαν σπουδην ποιουμενος, is a Grecism for being exceedingly intent upon a subject; taking it up seriously with determination to bring it to good effect. The…
We have here, I. The design of the apostle in writing this epistle to the lately converted Jews and Gentiles; namely, to establish them in the Christian faith, and a practice and conversation truly…
Cambridge Bible
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation More accurately, giving all diligence, as a present act connected with the time of writing. The word for "diligence," as…
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