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2 Peter 2:11

Jesus

9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.

Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.

12 But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;

13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;

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BSB
Yet not even angels, though greater in strength and power, dare to bring such slanderous charges against them before the Lord.
KJV
Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
WEB
whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don’t bring a slanderous judgment against them before the Lord.
ASV
whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.
DARBY
when angels, who are greater in might and power, do not bring against them, before the Lord, an injurious charge.
BLB
whereas angels, being greater in strength and power, do not bring against them a blasphemous judgment before the Lord.
ÅB
mens engler, som er større i styrke og makt, ikke fremfører for Herren noen spottende dom mot dem;
OTB
mens engler som er større i makt og styrke ikke fremsetter en nedsettende dom mot dem for Herren.
B1930
mens dog engler, som er større i styrke og makt, ikke fremfører for Herren nogen spottende dom imot dem;

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Jude 1:9

    Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 1:7

    And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,

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  • Psalms 103:20

    Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

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  • Daniel 6:22

    My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

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  • Psalms 104:4

    Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:

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