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2 Peter 2:1

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

2 Peter 2:1

Verse 1 of 22

Scripture focus

But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

2 Peter 2:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Peter 2:1

Theological / Devotional

Wherefore. Peter here offers a series of exhortations designed for those who have experienced the new birth mentioned in ch. 1:23-25.

Laying aside. Or, “stripping off,” as clothing (see Eph. 4:25; James 1:21). Other things must be laid aside if the “sincere milk of the word” (1 Peter 2:2) is to become effective.

Malice. Gr. kakia, “depravity,” “baseness” (see on Rom. 1:29), including every type of vice and meanness.

Guile. Gr. dolos, “treachery,” “subtlety” (see on John 1:47).

Hypocrisies. Gr. hupokriseis, “stage play.”

Evil speakings. Or, “open slander” (see on 2 Cor. 12:20).

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