2 Peter 2:4-22 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:6

And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes ,.... By raining brimstone and fire upon them from heaven, Genesis 19:24 which soon reduced them to ashes, with Admah and Zeboiim, Deuteronomy 29:25 , cities delightfully situated, which were as the garden of God, and the land of Egypt, together with the inhabitants of them; and after they had received a signal mercy, in being rescued by Abraham from the kings who had carried them captive; and though Abraham, the friend of God,... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:7

And delivered just Lot ,.... Who was a just man, being justified by the righteousness of Christ imputed to him; and having the new man formed in him, which is created in righteousness and true holiness; and living soberly, righteously, and godly, though not without sin: for there is not a just man that lives and sinneth not; this righteous man was delivered from the burning of Sodom by the means of angels, Genesis 19:16 . The Jews are very injurious to this good man's character, and give a... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:8

For that righteous man dwelling among them ,.... Which is sometimes the lot of good men, to their great sorrow and grief, Psalm 120:5 . Upon mentioning those words in Genesis 13:12 "and pitched his tent towards Sodom", but the men of Sodom were wicked, &c.; says R. Eleazar F9 T. Bab. Yoma, fol. 38. 2. ; "he is a righteous man that dwells between two wicked men, and does not learn their works;' and such an one was Lot, whatever they are elsewhere pleased to say of him: "in... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:9

That "fear him", as the Syriac version renders it; or that "rightly worship", as the Arabic; such as Noah and Lot, men that know God in Christ spiritually and experimentally; that believe in him, love him, fear him, worship him in spirit and truth, and live soberly, righteously, and godly. This verse is a conclusion from the preceding instances and examples, respecting both the mercy and justice of God; the mercy of God in delivering the godly and righteous "out of temptations"; by which are... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:10

But chiefly them that walk after the flesh ,.... Not merely after the dictates of corrupt nature, as all men, and even God's elect do, in a state of unregeneracy; but "after strange flesh", as Judges 1:7 expresses it, after the flesh of men: in the lust of uncleanness ; not of fornication and adultery, but of sodomy, and sodomitical practices; sins exceeding great, not only contrary to the law and light of nature, but dishonourable to human nature; and are what prevail where idolatry,... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:11

Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might ,.... Which is not to be understood of evil angels, or devils; for, besides that they are greatly weakened and impaired by their fall, they are the accusers of men, and railers and slanderers of the best and greatest of men, and the origin of all the blasphemies that are vented against God or men; but of good angels, who excel in strength, who are not only guardians to particular men, and encamp about the saints, but preside over provinces... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:12

But these, as natural brute beasts ,.... So far are these men from acting like the angels, that they are sunk below their own species, and are like beasts, and become brutish in their knowledge and behaviour; are like the horse and the mule, without understanding, act as if they were without reason; yea, are more stupid and senseless than the ox, or the ass, which know their owner, and their crib; and even in those things which they might, and do know by the light of nature, they corrupt... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:13

And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness ,.... Due punishment, both in body and soul, for all their injustice to God and men; which will be a just recompense of reward they shall receive at the righteous judgment of God, who will render to every man according to his works: the justice of which appears by what follows, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the daytime ; who place all their satisfaction and happiness in sensual delight, in rioting and drunkenness, in... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:14

Having eyes full of adultery ,.... For the seventh command is not only violated by unclean actions, and obscene words, but also by unchaste looks: and so the Jews explain F11 T. Hieros. Beracot, fol. 3. 3. that precept, ""thou shalt not commit adultery", Exodus 20:14 ; you shall not go after your hearts, nor after "your eyes"; says R. Levi, the heart and the "eye" are sin's two brokers.' Hence we read F12 Vajikra Rabba, sect. 23. fol. 165. 1. Vid. A. Gell. Noct. Attic. l. 3.... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:15

Which have forsaken the right way ,.... The right way of the Lord, the way of truth, the Gospel of truth; or Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life; the true way to eternal life, and which is the right way to eternal happiness; the way of life, righteousness, and salvation by Christ, the Christian faith, and the doctrine of it, which they once professed, but now relinquished: and are gone astray ; from the right way, the way of truth and holiness, into the paths of error and... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:15

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