For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)

But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.

While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,