2 Peter 2:16

But he obtained a rebuke for his own transgression—a mute donkey speaking in a human voice stopped the prophet's insanity.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

15They have abandoned the right way and have wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved to receive payment for unrighteousness. + 2:15 Some other versions read, Balaam, son of Bosor

17These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. The gloom of thick darkness is reserved for them.

Read all of 2 Peter 2

Cross References

Numbers 22:30The donkey said to Balaam, “Am not I your donkey on which you have ridden all your life long to this present day? Have I ever been in the habit of doing such things to you before?” Balaam said, “No.”

Ecclesiastes 9:3There is an evil fate for everything that is done under the sun, the same event happens to them all. The hearts of human beings are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live. So after that they go to the dead.

Luke 16:11If you have not been faithful in using unrighteous wealth, who will trust you with true wealth?

Acts 26:24As Paul completed his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are insane; your great learning makes 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 2 Peter 2:16