2 Peter 2:2

Many will follow their immoral ways, and as a result, the way of the truth will be maligned.

New Heart English Bible

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

1But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.

3In covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words: whose sentence now from of old does not linger, and their destruction is not asleep.

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Cross References

Psalms 18:21For I have kept the ways of the Lord,and have not wickedly departed from my God.

Jeremiah 6:16Thus says the Lord, "Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, 'Where is the good way?' and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls." But they said, "We will not walk in it."

Matthew 22:16They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter whom you teach, for you are not partial to anyone.

Matthew 24:24For there will arise false messiahs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

Mark 13:22For there will arise false messiahs and false prophets, and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, the chosen ones.

Acts 13:10and said, "Full of all deceit and all cunning, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right 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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