2 Peter 2:9

Thus, the Lord knows how to rescue the pious from trials, and how to reserve the iniquitous for torments on the day of judgment;

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In The King James Version

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

In Context

8For in seeing and in hearing, he was just, though he lived with those who, from day to day, crucified the just soul with works of iniquity.

10even more so, those who walk after the flesh in unclean desires, and who despise proper authority. Boldly pleasing themselves, they do not dread to introduce divisions by blaspheming;

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Cross References

Job 5:19He will deliver you into six tribulations, and in the seventh, evil will not touch you.

Psalms 4:3Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? Pause

Psalms 32:6By the word of the Lord, the heavens were established, and all their power, by the Spirit of his mouth:

Proverbs 16:4The Lord has wrought all things because of himself. Likewise the impious is for the evil day.

1 Corinthians 10:13Temptation should not take hold of you, except what is human. For God is faithful, and he will not permit you to be tempted beyond your ability. Instead, he will effect his Providence, even during temptation, so that you may be able to bear it.

2 Timothy 3:12And all those who willingly live the piety in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 2:8-10

Divine Judgments. ( a. d. 67.) 7 And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: 8 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;) 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: When God sends destruction on the ungodly, he commands deliverance for the righteous; and, if he rain fire and brimstone on the wicked, he… Read the whole commentary →

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