1Ⅴ We need to experience the development of the divine life and the divine nature contained in the divine seed that has been sown into us so that we may have a rich entrance into the eternal kingdom (2 Pet. 1:1, 4-11):
2一 我们已经分得同样宝贵的奇妙之信,这信乃是包罗一切的种子—1节:
2A We have been allotted the wonderful equally precious faith, and this faith is an all-inclusive seed (v. 1):
31 All the divine riches are in this seed, but we must be diligent to develop them; to grow to maturity is to develop what we already have (vv. 1-8; 3:18).
42 By developing these virtues, we grow in life, and we will eventually reach maturity, be full of Christ, and be qualified and equipped to be kings in the coming kingdom (Eph. 4:13-15; Col. 2:19; 2 Pet. 1:11).
5二 我们应当殷勤追求神圣生命和神圣性情的长大并发展,好丰富进入永远的国—10~11节:
5B We should be diligent to pursue the growth and development of the divine life and divine nature for a rich entrance into the eternal kingdom (vv. 10-11):
61 The bountiful supply that we enjoy in the development of the divine life and divine nature (vv. 3-7) will bountifully supply us a rich entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord.
72 This supply will enable and qualify us to enter into the coming kingdom by all the riches of the divine life and divine nature as our excellent virtues (energy) unto the splendid glory of God (v. 3; 1 Pet. 5:10).