Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures
2 Peter 1
G. TOW S-jou ti/uZv Ko.) a-aiTrjflo;. Simon says that it should be rendered "our God and Saviour," as it is in the Rhemish version, and alleges it as a clear proof of the Divinity of Christ. The Protestant translation has: "of God and our Saviour," which is incorrect, since the pronoun is connected in the text with God. Bloomfield maintains the former version.
By grace. No creature can partake of the Divine nature, which is simple and indivisible : but he who receives grace, is thereby united with God, and so may be said in some sense to partake of the Divine nature.
There may be an hypallage, to signify that at the present time they are strong in faith.
The powerful presence — the glorious appearance.
Borne forward. The prophets spoke under Divine impulse and guidance. All Scripture is included under the title of prophecy.
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