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2 Peter 2:9-10
New American Standard Bible 1995
2 Peter 2:9-10
New American Standard Bible 1995
9 (A)then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from [a]temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the (B)day of judgment, 10 and especially those who [b](C)indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and (D)despise authority.
Daring, (E)self-willed, they do not tremble when they (F)revile angelic [c]majesties,
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- 2 Peter 2:9 Lit trial; or temptation
- 2 Peter 2:10 Lit go after
- 2 Peter 2:10 Lit glories
2 Peter 2:9-10
King James Version
2 Peter 2:9-10
King James Version
9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
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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2 Peter 2:9-10
Young's Literal Translation
2 Peter 2:9-10
Young's Literal Translation
9 The Lord hath known to rescue pious ones out of temptation, and unrighteous ones to a day of judgment, being punished, to keep,
10 and chiefly those going behind the flesh in desire of uncleanness, and lordship despising; presumptuous, self-complacent, dignities they are not afraid to speak evil of,
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2 Peter 2:9-10
New International Version
2 Peter 2:9-10
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)
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.
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