2 Peter 2:2

And many will follow their licentious ways, because of which the way of the Truth will be defamed.

Family 35 New Testament

In The King James Version

And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

In Context

1However, there were also false prophets among the people, just as, indeed, there will be false teachers among you, who will introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Owner who bought them (bringing on themselves swift destruction).

3And in covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; since way back the judgment for such people is not slack, and their destruction will not sleep.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:16So they send their disciples to Him, with the Herodians, saying: “Teacher, we know that you are truthful and teach the way of God in truth; and you are not impressed by anyone, for you do not look at people's faces.

Matthew 24:24Because false christs and false prophets will be raised up, and they will give great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

Mark 13:22because false christs and false prophets will be raised up, and they will show signs and wonders so as to even mislead the elect, if that were possible.

Acts 13:10said: “O full of all deceit and all trickery, son of a devil, enemy of all righteousness! Will you not stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord?

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 2:2-7

False Prophets and Corrupt Leaders. ( a. d. 67.) 1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you— I. In the end of the former chapter there is… Read the whole commentary →

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