2 Peter 2:11 nasb — whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord.

NASB

"whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord."

— 2 Peter 2:11, NASB

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2 Peter 2 — Context

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(for by what he saw and heard that righteous man, while living among them, felt his righteous soul tormented day after day by their lawless deeds),

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then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,

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and especially those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble when they revile angelic majesties,

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whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord.

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But these, like unreasoning animals, born as creatures of instinct to be captured and killed, reviling where they have no knowledge, will in the destruction of those creatures also be destroyed,

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suffering wrong as the wages of doing wrong. They count it a pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are stains and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions, as they carouse with you,

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having eyes full of adultery that never cease from sin, enticing unstable souls, having a heart trained in greed, accursed children;

2 Peter 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 2:11 say?
2 Peter 2:11 in the NASB reads: “whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord.”
Where is 2 Peter 2:11 in the Bible?
2 Peter 2:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 2, verse 11.
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 2:11.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 2:11 in?
2 Peter 2:11 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 2:11?
2 Peter 2:11 reads (NASB): “whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord.” 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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