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John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 2:3

3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. Ver. 3. With feigned words ] Covetousness is never without a cloak and flattering words 1Th 2:5 for a colour; as, what wool is so coarse, but will take some or other colour? Seducers pretend the glory of God and good of souls to their worldly and wicked practices,Philippians 3:18-19; Philippians 3:18-19 . And hereunto they... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Peter 2:3

through: 2 Peter 2:14, 2 Peter 2:15, Isaiah 56:11, Jeremiah 6:13, Jeremiah 8:10, Ezekiel 13:19, Micah 3:11, Malachi 1:10, Romans 16:18, 2 Corinthians 12:17, 2 Corinthians 12:18, 1 Timothy 3:3, 1 Timothy 3:8, 1 Timothy 6:5, Titus 1:7, Titus 1:11, 1 Peter 5:2, Jude 1:11 with: 2 Peter 1:16, Psalms 18:44, Psalms 66:3, Psalms 81:15, *marg. Luke 20:20, Luke 22:47, 1 Thessalonians 2:5 make: Deuteronomy 24:17, John 2:16, 2 Corinthians 2:17, Revelation 18:11-1 Chronicles : whose: 2 Peter 2:1, 2... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Peter 2:3

And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.They will make merchandise of you — Only use you to gain by you, as merchants do their wares.Whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not — Was long ago determined, and will be executed speedily. All sinners are adjudged to destruction; and God's punishing some proves he will punish the rest. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Peter 2:3

3. Through covetousness Rather, in it, living and moving in it as their atmosphere. Feigned words Crafty, oily speeches. Merchandise Gain; make money out of you. St. Paul found their parallels. See 1 Timothy 6:5; Titus 1:11. The commentators find them pervading Roman Catholic history. Whose judgment God’s condemnation of such sinners. Lingereth not It may seem to be doing nothing, but it is really at work. Damnation Eternal destruction. Years before, when Simon Magus sought to... read more

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