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2 Peter 2:9-11
1599 Geneva Bible
2 Peter 2:9-11
1599 Geneva Bible
9 The Lord [a]knoweth to deliver the godly out of tentation, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment under punishment:
10 [b]And chiefly them that walk after the flesh, in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government, which are bold, and stand in their own conceit, and fear not to speak evil of them that are in [c]dignity.
11 Whereas the Angels which are greater both in power and might, give not railing judgment against them before the Lord.
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- 2 Peter 2:9 Hath been long practiced in saving and delivering the righteous.
- 2 Peter 2:10 He goeth to another sort of corrupt men, which notwithstanding are within the bosom of the Church, which are wickedly given, and do seditiously speak evil of the authority of Magistrates, (which the Angels themselves that minister before God, do not dispraise) A true and lively description of the Romish Clergy (as they call it.)
- 2 Peter 2:10 Princes and great men, be they never so high in authority.
2 Peter 2:9-11
New International Version
2 Peter 2:9-11
New International Version
9 if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials(A) and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.(B) 10 This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire(C) of the flesh[a] and despise authority.
Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings;(D) 11 yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not heap abuse on such beings when bringing judgment on them from[b] the Lord.(E)
Footnotes
- 2 Peter 2:10 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit; also in verse 18.
- 2 Peter 2:11 Many manuscripts beings in the presence of
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