2 Peter 2:12

But these, as natural brute beasts born to be taken[2:12] and destroyed, railing at things that they understand not, shall utterly perish in their own corruption,

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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;

In Context

11whereas angels, being greater in strength and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

13receiving the wages of unrighteousness, as they who account reveling for a day pleasure; spots, and blemishes, reveling in their own deceits while feasting with you;

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Cross References

John 8:21Again therefore he said to them: I go away, and ye will seek me, and shall die in your sin. Whither I go, ye can not come.

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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