2 Peter 1:8-9 For if these things be in you, and abound… As He is "Lord" He can, as He is "Jesus" He will, as He is "Christ "He doth, as He is "Our" He shall save us. "Lord"; consider His righteousness. "Jesus"; consider His sweetness. "Christ"; consider His willingness. "Our"; consider His goodness that gives us interest in Himself and vouchsafes us to challenge His mercy. "Lord," in regard of His dominion (Psalm 99:1). "Jesus," in regard of His salvation (Psalm 68:20). "Christ," in regard of the promise (John 7:26, 41). "Our," in regard of His appropriating Himself unto us (Hebrews 2:16). "Lord," in His power, His works declare Him to be the Lord (Psalm 135:6). "Jesus," in being made (Galatians 4:4; John 1:14). "Christ," in being sacrificed and crucified for us (1 Corinthians 11:24). "Our," in respect of the covenant (Hebrews 8:10). Infinite mercy! The Lord's Christ is become our Jesus (Luke 2:26). (Thos. Adams.) Parallel Verses KJV: For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
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