To spare, abstain, forbear. Having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust; literally, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world in lust. 1. Both arrangements are natural--this as being chronological, that of St. Jude for reasons stated in the Notes there. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. to abstain or to treat leniently. You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. No, not. This final impassioned plea to grow in Christian maturity (2Pe 1:5, 6, 7, 3:18) and guard against false teachers was precipitated by the fact that [Peter’s] time was short (2Peter 1:13, 14, 15) and that these congregations faced immediate danger (2Peter 2:1, 2, 3). From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. 2 Peter 3 Chapter 2 The apostle, having in the foregoing chapter exhorted them to proceed and advance in the Christian race, now comes to remove, as much as in him lay, what he could not but apprehend would hinder their complying with his exhortation. Matthew 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 2 Peter 2:11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. ), The angels that sinned.--Better, the angels for their sin: it gives the reason why they were not spared, and points to some definite sin. Footnotes. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. 1, 2; cv. to err, especially to sin. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. 2 Peter 2:4 New International Version (NIV) 4 For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell,[ a] putting them in chains of darkness[ b] to be held for judgment; Probably from suro through its congener eiro; a chain. He threw them into hell, # 2:4a Greek Tartarus. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. From Tartaros; to incarcerate in eternal torment. CHAPTER 4. for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue … 2. 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:. 4 For God did not spare even the angels who sinned. (Confirming One’s Calling and Election. Learn more. in gloomy pits of darkness, # 2:4b Some manuscripts read in chains of gloom. Darkness, murkiness, gloom. And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? ... • Chapter 3, Peter encourages believes with … 2 Peter 2:4 Greek Tartarus; 2 Peter 2:4 Some manuscripts in gloomy dungeons; 2 Peter 2:10 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit; also in verse 18.; 2 Peter 2:11 Many manuscripts beings in the presence of; 2 Peter 2:13 Some manuscripts in their love feasts 2 Peter 1 ; 2PET 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2PET 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 4 For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell,[a] putting them in chains of darkness[b] to be held for judgment; Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Just like among the people of Old Jeremiah 14:10-16 and Ezekiel 13:1-11. (1) Introducing a letter from Peter, to believers. A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 4 For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but cast them deep into hell, placing them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment; 5 if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;… It is noteworthy that the ultimate fate of the fallen angels is not described except as (2 Peter 2:4). 4 And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. But, except, however. But were eye-witnesses of his majesty. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. To thrust down to Tartarus or Gehenna. Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural. This ties us backwards. "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, … Not that which preceded the history of the human race, commonly called the fall of the angels--of that there is no record in the Old Testament; and, moreover, it affords no close analogy to the conduct of the false teachers. Psalm 78:50 He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence; Job 4:18 Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly: Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Verse 1. Will there be false teachers among us? contrariwise. In 3:1, he referred to this letter ashis ‘second letter’. (4) For if God.--The sentence has no proper conclusion. "For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast [them] down to hell, and delivered [them] into … Peter didnot say where he was sending the letter. 4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; Read full chapter 2 Peter 2:4 in all English translations For if God spared not the angels — Some think the sense is suspended till we come to 2 Peter 2:9 and the reddition to be looked for there; that is, If God spared not the angels who sinned, &c. the Lord also knoweth how to deliver the godly, &c. (1) The presence and work of false teachers. The three instances here are in chronological order (wanton angels, Flood, Sodom and Gomorrha), while those in Jude are not (unbelievers in the wilderness, impure angels, Sodom and Gomorrha). 1. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Facts about false teachers. The former arrangement seems the better. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. The Day of the Lord. Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. A chain. The key personalities are the Apostles Peter and Paul. It was written to all believers in general. 2 Peter Summary by Jay Smith. 2 Peter 1:4 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 2 Peter 1:4, NIV: "Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." We believe that 1 Peter was his first letter to thesereaders. Hence St. Peter uses it as an argumentum ad hominem against them, and St. Jude, recognising the allusion, adopts it and makes it more plain; or both writers, knowing the Book of Enoch well, and calculating on their readers knowing it also, used it to illustrate their arguments and exhortations, just as St. Paul uses the Jewish belief of the rock following the Israelites. If "chains of darkness" be retained, comp. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:. The second person is used to imply that the promises made to all Christians (unto us) belong to those whom St. Peter now addresses. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. (See Note on 1Corinthians 10:4. Theywere Christians who lived in the country that we now call Turkey. 2 Peter 2:4 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 2 Peter 2:4, NIV: "For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment;" 2 Peter 2:4, ESV: "For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness to be kept until the judgment;" His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who … Upgrade to the best Bible Gateway experience! To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. There still remains the doubt whether "into chains of darkness" should go with "delivered" or with "cast down into hell." The false teachers and their judgment (2 Peter 2:1-3).Historical illustration of Divine judgment on the wicked, and care of the righteous (2 Peter 2:4-10 a). An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the NIV Study Bible and the NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition - is just a step away! What sin is meant? Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular. Not improbably these false teachers made use of this book, and possibly of these passages, in their corrupt teaching. 1 While they were still speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees * confronted them, 2 disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. 2 I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. The book of 2 nd Peter is a General Epistle (Apostolic Letter). To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. All rights reserved worldwide. Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith … ), Cast them down to hell.--The Greek word occurs nowhere else, but its meaning is plain--to cast down to Tartarus; and though "Tartarus" occurs neither in the Old nor in the New Testament, it probably is the same as Gehenna. Isaiah 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. (See Note on Matthew 5:22.). Wisdom Of Solomon 17:17. Peterprobably wrot… For if God spared not the angels that sinned; For. Jude 1:6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. (See Note there.) 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Try Bible Gateway Plus free for 30 days. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. 3 Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. 2 Peter 2:4. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: 2 Peter 2:4 For if God didn't spare angels when (2 Pet. This entire chapter is a prophecy of the great apostasy foretold by Christ himself and by Paul, Peter and John. Akin to the base of nephos; gloom. This summary of the book of 2 Peter provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 2 Peter. how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! (1) The ungodly will suffer (2 Peter 3:7; cf. a 3 They laid hands on them and put them in custody until the next day, since it was already evening. Three great results are brought about on that day. Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? Specifically verses 20-21 of chapter 1. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. From teros; to guard, i.e. So, the readers of both letters were probably the same people. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! Try it free for 30 days. A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. If. Jude 1:13 Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. Noah warned the world of God’s righteous judgment. (See on 2Peter 2:5. Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular. St. Jude is somewhat more explicit (Jude 1:6); he says it was for not keeping their own dignity--for deserting their proper home; and the reference, both there and here, is either to a common interpretation of Genesis 6:2 (that by "the sons of God" are meant "angels"), or, more probably, to distinct and frequent statements in the Book of Enoch, that certain angels sinned by having intercourse with women--e.g., Enoch vii. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! 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