2 Peter 1:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 By these He has given us very great and precious promises,(A) so that through them you may share in the divine nature,(B) escaping the corruption that is in the world because of evil desires.
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2 Peter 1:4
New International Version
4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises,(A) so that through them you may participate in the divine nature,(B) having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.(C)
2 Peter 1:4
King James Version
4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
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2 Peter 2:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
10 especially those who follow the polluting desires of the flesh and despise authority.(A)
Bold, arrogant people! They do not tremble when they blaspheme the glorious ones;
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2 Peter 2:10
New International Version
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)
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 2:10
King James Version
10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
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