2 Peter 2:16

But was rebuked for his iniquity: a dumb donkey speaking with a man's voice restrained the madness of the prophet.

Revised King James New Testament

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

15Who have forsaken the right way, and have gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

17These are wells without water, mists driven before a tempest; for whom the blackest darkness is reserved.

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Cross References

Luke 16:11Therefore, if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches?

Acts 26:24And as he spoke thus in his defence, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, you are raving; your great learning is making you mad.

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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