2 Peter 2:16

but he got a rebuke for his wrongdoing—a mute donkey speaking with a human voice restrained the insanity of the prophet.

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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

15having forsaken the right way they have gone astray, having followed the way of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

17These are waterless springs, clouds driven by a storm, for whom the blackest of the darkness has been reserved forever.

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Cross References

Luke 16:11If therefore you have not been faithful with the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the genuine?

Acts 26:24Well as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice: “Paul, you are crazy! Your great learning is driving you insane!”

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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