2 Peter 2:17 asv — These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness hath been reserved.

American Standard Version

"These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness hath been reserved. "

— 2 Peter 2:17, American Standard Version

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2 Peter 2 — Context

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having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; enticing unstedfast souls; having a heart exercised in covetousness; children of cursing;

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forsaking the right way, they went astray, having followed the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the hire of wrong-doing;

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but he was rebuked for his own transgression: a dumb ass spake with man’s voice and stayed the madness of the prophet.

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These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness hath been reserved.

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For, uttering great swelling words of vanity, they entice in the lusts of the flesh, by lasciviousness, those who are just escaping from them that live in error;

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promising them liberty, while they themselves are bondservants of corruption; for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he also brought into bondage.

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For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein and overcome, the last state is become worse with them than the first.

2 Peter 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 2:17 say?
2 Peter 2:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness hath been reserved. ”
Where is 2 Peter 2:17 in the Bible?
2 Peter 2:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 2, verse 17.
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 2:17.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 2:17 in?
2 Peter 2:17 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 2:17?
2 Peter 2:17 reads (ASV): “These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness hath been reserved. ” 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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