2 Peter 2:11

whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

ASV Byzantine Text

In The King James Version

Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.

In Context

10but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, self-willed, they tremble not to rail at dignities:

12But these, natural creatures without reason, made to be taken and destroyed, railing in matters whereof they are ignorant, shall in their destroying surely be destroyed,

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Cross References

Psalms 104:4Who maketh winds his messengers; Flames of fire his ministers;

2 Thessalonians 1:7and to you that are afflicted rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power

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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