(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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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 2:9 Lit trial; or temptation
  2. 2 Peter 2:10 Lit go after
  3. 2 Peter 2:10 Lit glories

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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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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