2 Peter 2:3

Deliverance from False Prophets · 2 Peter 2:1–22
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Translations

Modern
In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.
Traditional
And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
Literal
And through covetousness they will exploit you with fabricated words, for whom the judgment of long ago is not idle, and their destruction does not slumber.
Latin
…et in avaritia fictis verbis de vobis negotiabuntur: quibus judicium jam olim non cessat: et perditio eorum non dormitat.

Original

Greek
English
In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.

Notes

Along with the true prophets, there have always been false prophets, and God brings judgment on the (1:20–21).

Parallels

Jude 1:3–16

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jude, Letter of Lasciviousness Peter, Second Letter of

Topics

Affections: False Teachers Seek to Captivate America in the End Times Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Covetousness: Shall Abound in the Last Days Doctrines: False Exploitation False Doctrines: Punishment on Those Who Teach False Doctrines: Teachers of, are Described as Covetous Hypocrites: Covetous Ministers: when Unfaithful: Seek Gain Sneaky People The Affections: False Teachers Seek to Captivate