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2 Peter 2:15

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Peter 2:15

Verse 15 of 22

Scripture focus

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;

2 Peter 2:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Peter 2:15

Theological / Devotional

Exercised. Gr. gumnazo, “to train in gymnastic discipline,” whence our word “gymnastic.” These false teachers carefully trained themselves to acquire the skill by which to gain the things they desired.

With covetous practices. Textual evidence attests (cf. p. 10) the reading “in covetousness.” This is a further vice to which these teachers are addicted, in addition to their blasphemy and sensuality.

Cursed children. Literally, “children of a curse,” that is, those who are deserving of execration, so evil are their characters.

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