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2 Peter 2:9-11
King James Version
2 Peter 2:9-11
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.
11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
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2 Peter 2:9-11
New International Version
2 Peter 2:9-11
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) 11 yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not heap abuse on such beings when bringing judgment on them from[b] the Lord.(E)
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- 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 2:11 Many manuscripts beings in the presence of
2 Peter 2:9-11
English Standard Version
2 Peter 2:9-11
English Standard Version
9 then (A)the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials,[a] and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment, 10 and especially (B)those who indulge[b] in the lust of defiling passion and (C)despise authority.
Bold and willful, they do not tremble (D)as they blaspheme the glorious ones, 11 (E)whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not pronounce a blasphemous judgment against them before the Lord.
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- 2 Peter 2:9 Or temptations
- 2 Peter 2:10 Greek who go after the flesh
2 Peter 2:9-11
Christian Standard Bible
2 Peter 2:9-11
Christian Standard Bible
9 then the Lord knows how to rescue(A) the godly from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,(B) 10 especially those who follow the polluting desires of the flesh and despise authority.(C)
Bold, arrogant people! They are not afraid to slander the glorious ones; 11 however, angels, who are greater in might and power, do not bring a slanderous charge against them before the Lord.[a]
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- 2:11 Other mss read them from the Lord
2 Peter 2:9-11
New American Standard Bible 1995
2 Peter 2:9-11
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, 11 (G)whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord.
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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
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