彼得後書 2:11-12 RCUVTS

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 2:11

Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. The conjunction is ὅπου , literally, "where"—they speak evil of glories, "where," i.e., "in which case." The literal rendering of the following words, "angels being greater," makes it probable that the comparison is with the false teachers of the previous verse rather than with the "glories." The false teachers rail at glories, where angels, though greater than they,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 2:12

But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed. The order of the words in the best manuscripts favours the translation of the Revised Version, But these, as creatures without reason, born mere animals to be taken and destroyed. The word rendered "mere animals" is literally "natural" ( φυσικά ); comp. Jud 2 Peter 1:10 , "what they know naturally ( φυσικῶς ) as brute beasts." Speak evil of the things that they understand not; literally, as in the Revised... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 2:11

Whereas angels - The object, by the reference to angels here, is to show that they, even when manifesting the greatest zeal in a righteous cause, and even when opposing others, did not make use of reproachful terms, or of harsh and violent language. It is not known precisely to what Peter alludes here, nor on what the statement here is based. There can be little doubt, however, as Benson has remarked, that, from the strong resemblance between what Peter says and what Jude says, Jude 1:9-10,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 2:12

But these, as natural brute beasts - These persons, who resemble so much irrational animals which are made to be taken and destroyed. The point of the comparison is, that they are like fierce and savage beasts that exercise no control over their appetites, and that seeM to be made only to be destroyed. These persons, by their fierce and ungovernable passions, appear to be made only for destruction, and rush blindly on to it. The word rendered “natural,” (which, however, is lacking in several... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 2:10-11

2 Peter 2:10-11. But chiefly them that walk after the flesh Their corrupt nature; particularly in the lusts of uncleanness Which are especially detestable in the eye of God; and the crimes they commit so much resemble those of Sodom, that it is the less to be wondered at if they share in its punishment; and with them may be joined those who despise government The authority of their governors. Presumptuous Τολμηται , audacious, ready to venture upon any thing that may serve their... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 2:12-14

2 Peter 2:12-14. But these False teachers; as natural brute beasts As irrational animals, led merely by their brutish inclinations, several of which, in the present disordered state of the world, seem to be made to be taken and destroyed by mankind. He speaks chiefly of savage beasts, which men for their own security and preservation hunt down and destroy; speak evil of things that they understand not Namely, the mysteries of Christianity; or magistracy, the institution, use, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:11-22

Character of the false teachers (2:10b-22)Being arrogant and self-assertive, the false teachers show no respect for anyone. They even insult angels, who hold a higher position than humans in the order of created beings. By contrast, the angels have such reverence for God that they dare not use insulting language in his presence, even against those who deserve condemnation (10b-11).The false teachers use neither their reasoning nor their willpower to control themselves. Like animals they simply... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 2:11

which are = though being. power . App-172 . might . App-172 . Compare Psalms 103:20 . 2 Thessalonians 1:7 . railing . Greek. blasphemos, as 1 Timothy 1:13 . accusation . App-177 . before . App-104 . Compare Jude 1:9 . Zechariah 3:1 , Zechariah 3:2 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 2:12

natural . Greek. phusikos. See Romans 1:26 . brute . Greek. alogos. See Acts 25:27 . beasts = living creatures. Greek. zoon. Same as Hebrews 13:11 . to be taken, &c . = for ( App-104 .) capture (Greek. halosis. Only here) and destruction (Greek. phthora. See Romans 8:21 ). of = in. App-104 . understand not = are ignorant of. Greek. agnoeo. utterly perish . Greek. kataphtheiro. See 2 Timothy 3:8 . The texts read "even perish" ( kai phtheiro) . corruption . Greek. phthora, as... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Peter 2:11

whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.Greater in might and power ... This is, greater in might and power than apostate teachers.Bring not a railing judgment against them ... The "them" here is the same as "the dignities" in the preceding verse. There is absolutely nothing in view here of angels bringing a railing judgment against other angels. This meaning, which appears so obvious in the light of what Peter actually wrote... read more