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then the Lord knows-how to deliver godly ones from a trial[a] and reserve unrighteous ones for the day of judgment while being punished, 10 and especially the ones proceeding after the flesh in[b] a lust[c] for[d] defilement, and despising[e] authority[f].

They Are Self-Willed Slaves of Corruption Speaking Against The Things of God

Daring[g], self-willed ones— they do not tremble while blaspheming glories[h], 11 where[i] angels being greater in strength and power do not bring a blasphemous judgment against them from the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 2:9 Or, from temptation.
  2. 2 Peter 2:10 That is, in connection with. Or, with.
  3. 2 Peter 2:10 Or, desire.
  4. 2 Peter 2:10 a lust for defilement. Or, a desire characterized by defilement, a defiled desire.
  5. 2 Peter 2:10 Or, scorning, disregarding.
  6. 2 Peter 2:10 Or, lordship, dominion. That is, authority in general; or, the lordship of Christ (denying the Master, 2:1); or, the rule of angels; or, the authority of church leaders.
  7. 2 Peter 2:10 Or, Bold, in a negative sense, Presumptuous.
  8. 2 Peter 2:10 Or, dignities, majesties. Compare Jude 8-9.
  9. 2 Peter 2:11 Or, whereas.

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