ACC ~ 2 Peter 1 v11

THE NARROW WAY. HILARY OF ARLES: Here Peter reminds us that the entrance into heaven is the narrow way of following God’s commandments. INTRODUCTORY COMMENTARY ON 2 PETER.

THE STEPS OF VIRTUE. BEDE: This verse reminds us of Ezekiel [40:31], which says: “Its stairway had eight steps.” The reason for this connection is that here Peter lists the eight steps of virtue by which those of us who are fleeing the corruption of worldly lust must ascend if we are to enter the heavenly kingdom. ON 2 PETER.

FROM CONDEMNATION TO WELCOME. OECUMENIUS: Notice that the person who was once led by his terrible deeds straight into the judge’s courtroom is now welcomed because of his good deeds into the eternal kingdom of the Lord. COMMENTARY ON 2 PETER.