2 Peter 2:19
Common English Bible
19 These false teachers promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of immorality; whatever overpowers you, enslaves you.
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2 Peter 2:19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
19 They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption, for people are slaves to whatever masters them.(A)
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2 Peter 2:19
The Message
17-19 There’s nothing to these people—they’re dried-up fountains, storm-scattered clouds, headed for a black hole in hell. They are loudmouths, full of hot air, but still they’re dangerous. Men and women who have recently escaped from a deviant life are most susceptible to their brand of seduction. They promise these newcomers freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption, for if they’re addicted to corruption—and they are—they’re enslaved.
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