2 Peter 2:10 web — but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they…

World English Bible

"but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;"

— 2 Peter 2:10, World English Bible

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2 Peter 2 — Context

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and delivered righteous Lot, who was very distressed by the lustful life of the wicked

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(for that righteous man dwelling among them, was tormented in his righteous soul from day to day with seeing and hearing lawless deeds):

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the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment;

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but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;

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whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don't bring a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

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But these, as unreasoning creatures, born natural animals to be taken and destroyed, speaking evil in matters about which they are ignorant, will in their destroying surely be destroyed,

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receiving the wages of unrighteousness; people who count it pleasure to revel in the daytime, spots and blemishes, reveling in their deceit while they feast with you;

2 Peter 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 2:10 say?
2 Peter 2:10 in the World English Bible reads: “but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;”
Where is 2 Peter 2:10 in the Bible?
2 Peter 2:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 2, verse 10.
Who wrote 2 Peter?
2 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. Petrine authorship is widely held by the church but disputed by some critical scholars on stylistic grounds. It was written c. AD 65–68.
What is the book of 2 Peter about?
Peter's farewell letter, written near his death, warns the church against false teachers and scoffers, and grounds believers in the prophetic word and the certainty of the day of the Lord. "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise."
What are the major themes of 2 Peter?
2 Peter explores themes including False Teachers, Day of the Lord, Scripture, Growth in Grace. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Peter 2:10.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 2:10 in?
2 Peter 2:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Peter 2:10?
2 Peter 2:10 reads (WEB): “but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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