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12 These people, however, are like irrational animals, mere creatures of instinct, born to be caught and killed. They slander what they do not understand, and when those creatures are destroyed,[a] they also will be destroyed, 13 suffering[b] the penalty for doing wrong. They count it a pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are blots and blemishes, revelling in their dissipation[c] while they feast with you. 14 They have eyes full of adultery, insatiable for sin. They entice unsteady souls. They have hearts trained in greed. Accursed children!

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  1. 2 Peter 2:12 Gk in their destruction
  2. 2 Peter 2:13 Other ancient authorities read receiving
  3. 2 Peter 2:13 Other ancient authorities read love-feasts

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