2 Peter 2:9

then be sure that the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the wicked (who are even now enduring punishment) for the "Day of Judgment";

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

In Context

8(for that righteous man, living among them, tormented his righteous soul in seeing and hearing, day after day, their lawless deeds),

10especially those who spend their lives following the flesh in the lust of defilement, and in despising all authority. Audacious and wilful, they feel no awe in railing against dignities;

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has overtaken you that is beyond man’s power; but God is faithful, who will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but will, with every temptation, provide the way of escape also, so that you may be able to withstand.

2 Timothy 3:12Yes, and all who purpose to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 2:8-10

Divine Judgments. ( a. d. 67.) 7 And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: 8 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;) 9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: When God sends destruction on the ungodly, he commands deliverance for the righteous; and, if he rain fire and brimstone on the wicked, he… Read the whole commentary →

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