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For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. 20. For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world ] The word “escaped” had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 2:20”

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. 19. While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption ] We have here the characteristic feature of the teaching which St Peter condemns. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 2:19”

For when they speak great swelling [words] of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, [through much] wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. 18. For when they speak great swelling words of vanity ] Literally, For speaking. The adjective is used by classical writers both literally and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 2:18”

These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest: to whom the mist of darkness is reserved forever. 17. These are wells without water ] In the parallel passage of St Jude (2Pe 2:12) we have “ clouds without water.” In St Peter’s variation we may, perhaps, trace an allusive reference to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 2:17”

But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbade the madness of the prophet. 16. but was rebuked for his iniquity ] Literally, had a rebuke for his transgression of the law. the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice ] The Greek word for “ass” is literally beast of burden. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 2:16”

Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam [the son] of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; 15. which have forsaken the right way ] There may possibly be a reference to “the way of truth” in 2Pe 2:2 and to the general use of “the way” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 2:15”

Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: a heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: 14. having eyes full of adultery ] The Greek gives literally the somewhat strange figure, having eyes full of an adulteress. The phrase is probably connected with a recollection of our … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 2:14”

And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, [as] they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots [they are] and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you; 13. and shall receive the reward of unrighteousness ] The words, which stand in the Greek as one of a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 2:13”

But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption; 12. But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed ] Literally, as irrational merely natural animals born for capture and destruction. A … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 2:12”

Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. 11. Whereas angels, which are greater in power ] Some of the MSS. omit the words “before the Lord.” The words as they stand here leave it uncertain of what instance the Apostle speaks, but it is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Peter 2:11”