2 Peter 2:2 nasb — Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned;

NASB

"Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned;"

— 2 Peter 2:2, NASB

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2 Peter 2 — Context

1

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves.

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Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned;

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and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.

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For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, reserved for judgment;

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and did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;

2 Peter 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 2:2 say?
2 Peter 2:2 in the NASB reads: “Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned;”
Where is 2 Peter 2:2 in the Bible?
2 Peter 2:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 2:2 in?
2 Peter 2:2 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 2:2?
2 Peter 2:2 reads (NASB): “Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned;” 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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