2 Peter 2:3 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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³And 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.

2 Peter 2:3 —

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
Deuteronomy 32:35
To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.
1 Thessalonians 2:5
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
Romans 16:18
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Titus 1:11
Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.

Topics

Affections Avarice Conceit Consistency Covetousness Cupidity Deceit Deception

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 3-6)

Men are apt to think that a reprieve is the forerunner of a pardon, and that if judgment be not speedily executed it is, or will be, certainly reversed. But the apostle tells us that how successful and prosperous soever false teachers may be, and that for a time, yet their judgment lingereth not. God has determined long ago how he will deal with them. Such unbelievers, who endeavour to turn others…

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown’s Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (1871)

(vv. 3)

3. through, &c.--Greek, “IN covetousness” as their element (2Pe 2:14, end). Contrast 2Co 11:20; 12:17. of a long time--in God’s eternal purpose. “Before of old ordained to condemnation” (Jude 4). lingereth not--though sinners think it lingers; “is not idle.” damnation--Greek, “destruction” (see on 2Pe 2:1). Personified. slumbereth not--though sinners slumber.