2 Peter 2:7

Translations

Modern

…and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless

Traditional

And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:

Literal

…and He delivered righteous Lot, being distressed by the conduct in sensuality of the lawless

Latin

…et justum Lot oppressum a nefandorum injuria, ac luxuriosa conversatione eripuit:

Original

Greek

English

…and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless

Notes

2 Peter 2:7–8

The Old Testament does not describe Lot as a very righteous man (see “Lot” Profile). However, he stayed mostly faithful to God. Some later Jewish writings also describe him as righteous (see Wisdom of Solomon 10:6; 19:17).

2 Peter 2:4–10

Three examples of judgment in the Old Testament show that God will protect and vindicate people who remain faithful to him. These examples also show that God will condemn those who deny him, including the false teachers (see 2:3).

Theme notes and profiles

Lot Simon Peter Apostasy Early Christian Heresies Holiness and Sexual Purity

Related verses

Genesis 19:16
But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them.
Genesis 19:29
So when God destroyed the cities of the plain, He remembered Abraham, and He brought Lot out of the catastrophe that destroyed the cities where he had lived.
Genesis 19:7–8
“Please, my brothers,” he pleaded, “don’t do such a wicked thing!
Genesis 19:22
Hurry! Run there quickly, for I cannot do anything until you reach it.” That is why the town was called Zoar.
Genesis 13:13
But the men of Sodom were wicked, sinning greatly against the LORD.
Jeremiah 9:1–6
Oh, that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night over the slain daughter of my people.
2 Peter 3:17
Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.
Jeremiah 23:9
As for the prophets: My heart is broken within me, and all my bones tremble. I have become like a drunkard, like a man overcome by wine, because of the LORD, because of His holy words.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
Psalm 120:5
Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!

Parallels

Jude 1:3–16

People

Lot: Abraham's nephew; rescued from Sodom's destruction

Glossary

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

Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Saints Grieve to Meet With, in Their Intercourse with The Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Company: Evil Condemnation of the Wicked, an Example Doctrines: False Lot's Wife Sin: Repugnant to Righteous People Speaking: Evil

2 Peter 2:7

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