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10 especially those who follow after the flesh in its unclean desires and who despise the Lord’s authority.[a]

Brazen and arrogant, these people do not tremble while slandering glorious beings;

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  1. 2 Peter 2:10 Or lordship; cf. Judah 8.

10 This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire(A) of the flesh[a] and despise authority.

Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings;(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 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.