2 Peter 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 3

¹ But there also came to be false prophets among the people, as also among you will be false teachers who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the One having bought them, the Master, bringing swift destruction on themselves.

² And many will follow their destructive ways, through whom the way of truth will be evil spoken of.

³ And by covetousness, with feigned words, they will use you for gain, for whom judgment of old does not linger, and their destruction does not slumber.

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Chapter Summary

He foretells of false teachers, showing the impiety and punishment both of them and their followers.

Key Greek Words

σαρκὸς carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561

πλεονεξίᾳ covetous(-ness) practices, greediness G4124

παρέδωκεν betray, bring forth, cast G3860

εἰς against, among, as G1519

τηρουμένους hold fast, keep(- er), re-)serve G5083

People & Context

Rise of False Teachers

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Judgment of Angels and the Ancient World

God did not spare sinning angels but thrust them into Tartarus in chains of darkness, nor did He spare the ancient world but preserved Noah while floo…

Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed, Lot Delivered

God condemned Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes as an example, yet delivered righteous Lot whose soul was tormented by the lawless behavior around him, prov…

Timeline

Rise of False Teachers

Peter warns that false teachers will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, and many will follow their destructive ways, bringing the truth into disrepute.

2 Peter 2:1-3

Judgment of Angels and the Ancient World

God did not spare sinning angels but thrust them into Tartarus in chains of darkness, nor did He spare the ancient world but preserved Noah while flooding the ungodly.

2 Peter 2:4-5

Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed, Lot Delivered

God condemned Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes as an example, yet delivered righteous Lot whose soul was tormented by the lawless behavior around him, proving God rescues the godly.

2 Peter 2:6-9

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