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Selected Verse: 2 Peter 2:10 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 2Pe 2:10 |
King James |
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. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
chiefly--They especially will be punished (Jde 1:8).
after--following after.
lust of uncleanness--defilement: "hankering after polluting and unlawful use of the flesh" [ALFORD].
government--Greek, "lordship," "dominion" (Jde 1:8).
Presumptuous--Greek, "Darers." Self-will begets presumption. Presumptuously daring.
are not afraid--though they are so insignificant in might; Greek, "tremble not" (Jde 1:8, end).
speak evil of--Greek, "blaspheme."
dignities--Greek, "glories." |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
But chiefly - That is, it may be presumed that the principles just laid down would be applicable in an eminent degree to such persons as he proceeds to designate.
That walk after the flesh - That live for the indulgence of their carnal appetites. Notes, Rom 8:1.
In the lust of uncleanness - In polluted pleasures. Compare the notes at Pe2 2:2.
And despise government - Margin: "dominion." That is, they regard all government in the state, the church, and the family, as an evil. Advocates for unbridled freedom of all sorts; declaimers on liberty and on the evils of oppression; defenders of what they regard as the rights of injured man, and yet secretly themselves lusting for the exercise of the very power which they would deny to others - they make no just distinctions about what constitutes true freedom, and in their zeal array themselves against government in all forms. No topic of declamation would be more popular than this, and from none would they hope to secure more followers; for if they could succeed in removing all respect for the just restraints of law, the way would be open for the accomplishment of their own purposes, in setting up a dominion ever the minds of others. It is a common result of such views, that men of this description become impatient of the government of God himself, and seek to throw off all authority, and to live in the unrestrained indulgence of their vicious propensities.
Presumptuous are they - Τολμηταὶ Tolmētai - daring, bold, audacious, presumptuous men.
Self-willed - αὐθάδεις authadeis. See the notes at Tit 1:7.
They are not afraid to speak evil of dignities - The word rendered "dignities" here, (δόξας doxas,) means properly honor, glory, splendor; then that which is fitted to inspire respect; that which is dignified or exalted. It is applied here to men of exalted rank; and the meaning is, that they did not regard rank, or station, or office - thus violating the plainest rules of propriety and of religion. See the notes at Act 23:4-5. Jude, between whose language and that of Peter in this chapter there is a remarkable resemblance, has expressed this more fully. He says, Pe2 2:8, "These filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities." It is one of the effects of religion to produce respect for superiors; but when men are self-willed, and when they purpose to give indulgence to corrupt propensities, it is natural for them to dislike all government. Accordingly, it is by no means an unfrequent effect of certain forms of error to lead men to speak disrespectfully of those in authority, and to attempt to throw off all the restraints of law. It is a very certain indication that men hold wrong opinions when they show disrespect to those in authority, and despise the restraints of law. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Go after the flesh
Compare Jde 1:7.
Of uncleanness (μιασμοῦ)
Only here in New Testament. See on defilements, Pe2 2:20. Compare Jde 1:8.
Despise government
Rev., dominion. Compare Jde 1:8
Presumptuous (τολμηταὶ)
Only here in New Testament Lit., darers. Rev., daring.
Self-willed (αὐθάδεις)
Only here and Tit 1:7. From αὐτός, self, and ἥδομαι, to delight in. Therefore a self-loving spirit.
They tremble (τρέμουσιν)
Compare Mar 5:33. An uncommon word in the New Testament. Luk 8:47; Act 9:6.
Dignities (δόξας)
Lit., glories. Compare Jde 1:8. Probably angelic powers: note the reference to the angels immediately following, as in Jde 1:9 to Michael. They defy the spiritual powers though knowing their might. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Chiefly them that walk after the flesh - Corrupt nature; particularly in the lust of uncleanness. And despise government - The authority of their governors. Dignities - Persons in authority. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
But chiefly them that walk - That is, God will in the most signal manner punish them that walk after the flesh - addict themselves to sodomitical practices, and the lust of pollution; probably alluding to those most abominable practices where men abuse themselves and abuse one another.
Despise government - They brave the power and authority of the civil magistrate, practising their abominations so as to keep out of the reach of the letter of the law; and they speak evil of dignities - they blaspheme civil government, they abhor the restraints laid upon men by the laws, and would wish all governments destroyed that they might live as they list.
Presumptuous are they - Τολμηται· They are bold and daring, headstrong, regardless of fear.
Self-willed - Αυθαδεις· Self-sufficient; presuming on themselves; following their own opinions, which no authority can induce them to relinquish.
Are not afraid to speak evil of dignities - They are lawless and disobedient, spurn all human authority, and speak contemptuously of all legal and civil jurisdiction. Those in general despise governments, and speak evil of dignities, who wish to be under no control, that they may act as freebooters in the community. |
8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
8 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)
4 And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest?
5 Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.
7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.