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2 Peter 2:14

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Peter 2:14

Verse 14 of 22

Scripture focus

Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

2 Peter 2:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Peter 2:14

Theological / Devotional

Of adultery. Rather, “of an adulteress.” This gives a graphic picture of men whose thoughts continually mirror the image of an adulteress. Their chief desires are sexual, and every woman they meet is immediately appraised from that viewpoint (cf. on Matt. 5:28). It is not surprising that they find themselves unable to control their passions and keep from sin.

Beguiling. Or, “baiting,” that is, offering enticements.

Unstable. Gr. asteriktoi, literally, “not propped up,” “not grounded.” The primary reference is to the women whom the false teachers enticed into adulterous practices. It is possible that the deceivers attended the love feasts in order to get acquainted with women whom they could afterward seduce. Peter’s reference may also include men who were led astray by the teachers’ evil influence.

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