2 Peter 2:16

but was rebuked for his iniquity; the dumb ass, speaking with man's voice, forbade the madness of the prophet.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

15forsaking the right way, they went astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness,

17These are wells without water, mists driven by a tempest, to whom the blackness of darkness is reserved forever.

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Cross References

Luke 16:11If therefore ye were not faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will entrust to you the true riches?

Acts 26:24And as he thus spoke for himself, Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, thou art mad; much learning makes thee mad.

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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