2 Peter 2:9-10

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 2:9

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished. We have here the apodosis corresponding with the conditional sentence beginning at 2 Peter 2:4 . The three examples cited by St. Peter show that the Lord knows (and with the Lord knowledge involves power) how to deliver the righteous and to punish the wicked. The Greek words for "godly" and "unjust" are both without the article. The word rendered "to be punished"... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Peter 2:10

But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness; literally, in the lust of pollution. The word occurs nowhere else in the New Testament, but the corresponding verb is found in several places ( Titus 1:15 ; Hebrews 12:15 ; Jud 8). We observe that in this verse St. Peter passes from the future tense to the present. And despise government; rather, lordship ( κυριότητος ) . St. Jude has the same word in Jude 1:8 . In Ephesians 1:21 and Colossians 1:16 it... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 2:9

The Lord knoweth ... - That is, the cases referred to show that God is able to deliver his people when tempted, and understands the best way in which it should be done. He sees a way to do it when we cannot, though it is often a way which we should not have thought of. He can send an angel to take his tempted people by the hand; he can interpose and destroy the power of the tempter; he can raise up earthly friends; he can deliver his people completely and forever from temptation, by their... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Peter 2:10

But chiefly - That is, it may be presumed that the principles just laid down would be applicable in an eminent degree to such persons as he proceeds to designate.That walk after the flesh - That live for the indulgence of their carnal appetites. Notes, Romans 8:1.In the lust of uncleanness - In polluted pleasures. Compare the notes at 2 Peter 2:2.And despise government - Margin: “dominion.” That is, they regard all government in the state, the church, and the family, as an evil. Advocates for... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Peter 2:9

2 Peter 2:9. The Lord, &c. This answers to 2 Peter 2:4, and closes the sense which was begun there; knoweth how to deliver As if he had said, It plainly appears, from these instances, that the Lord hath both wisdom and power sufficient, or can find out ways and means, and will do so; to deliver the godly Those who now suffer persecution; out of temptations That is, trials and afflictions of various kinds; and to reserve Or, keep in ward, as it were; (so τηρειν seems here to... 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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Peter 2:1-10

2:1-22 WARNING AGAINST FALSE TEACHERSPunishment of the ungodly (2:1-10a)Having spoken about the purpose of prophecies, Peter now gives a warning to beware of those who will use prophecies to support their own teachings. History shows that there have always been false teachers who have tried to gain a following by the misuse of Scripture (2:1). The punishment of all such people is certain. They oppose Christ, give the church a bad name, lead people into sin and make financial profit from the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 2:9

Lord . App-98 . knoweth . App-132 . godly . Greek. eusebes . See Acts 10:2 . out of . App-104 . temptations = temptation. See 1 Peter 1:6 . the = a. punished . Compare Job 21:30 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Peter 2:10

uncleanness . Greek. miasmos. Only here. Compare 2 Peter 2:20 . government = dominion. Greek. kuriotes. See Ephesians 1:21 .Jude 1:8 . Presumptuous = Daring. Greek. tolmetes . Only here. self willed. Greek. authades. See Titus 1:7 . are not afraid = do not tremble. speak evil of = blaspheme, as 2 Peter 2:2 . dignities . Literally glories. Greek. doxa. Seep. 1511. Only here and Jude 1:8 used as a title. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Peter 2:9

the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment unto the day of judgment;The great point of this is that the righteous will be preserved through all of God's judgments against the wicked.Under punishment ... From this, some have concluded that the fallen angels, and other wicked beings are now suffering punishment; but Peter may well have used "under punishment" as a short form for "under sentence of punishment." It seems clear from... read more

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