2 Peter 2:16

but he was rebuked for his iniquity,―the dumb beast, speaking with man’s voice, restrained the madness of the prophet.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.

In Context

15who have forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

17These men are fountains without water, clouds driven by a tempest, for whom the gloom of darkness is reserved forever.

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Cross References

Luke 16:11If, therefore, you have not been faithful in the unrighteous riches, who will intrust you with the true?

Acts 26:24And as he spoke these things in his defense, Festus said, with a loud voice; Paul, you are mad; much learning drives you to madness.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 2:11-22

False Teachers. ( a. d. 67.) 10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. 11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. 12 But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption; 13 And shall receive… Read the whole commentary →

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