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2 Peter 2:10 Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.
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Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_peter/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He is especially hard on those who follow their own twisted sexual desire, and who despise authority. These people are proud and arrogant, daring even to scoff at supernatural beings without so much as trembling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_peter/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and especially those who indulge in the lust of defiling passion and despise authority. Bold and willful, they do not tremble as they blaspheme the glorious ones,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_peter/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_peter/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and especially those walking after <i>the</i> flesh in <i>the</i> passion of defilement and despising authority. Bold, self-willed, they do not tremble blaspheming glorious ones,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_peter/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous <i>are they</i>, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_peter/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. <i>They are</i> presumptuous, self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_peter/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and especially those who indulge the flesh in <i>its</i> corrupt passion, and despise authority. Reckless, self-centered, they speak abusively of <i>angelic</i> majesties without trembling,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_peter/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and especially those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble when they revile angelic majesties,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_peter/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and especially those who indulge the flesh in <i>its</i> corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble when they revile angelic majesties,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_peter/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and especially those who go after the flesh in <i>its</i> corrupt lust and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble when they blaspheme glorious ones,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_peter/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and especially those who indulge in the corrupt passions of the sin nature, and despise authority. Presumptuous <i>and</i> reckless, self-willed <i>and</i> arrogant [creatures, despising the majesty of the Lord], they do not tremble when they revile angelic majesties,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_peter/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />especially those who follow the polluting desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold, arrogant people! They are not afraid to slander the glorious ones;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_peter/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />especially those who follow the polluting desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold, arrogant people! They do not tremble when they blaspheme the glorious ones;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_peter/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, self-willed, they tremble not to rail at dignities:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_peter/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Lord is especially hard on people who disobey him and don't think of anything except their own filthy desires. They are reckless and proud and are not afraid of cursing the glorious beings in heaven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_peter/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, selfwilled, they tremble not to rail at dignities:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_peter/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is especially true of those who follow their corrupt nature along the path of impure desires and who despise the Lord's authority. These false teachers are bold and arrogant. They aren't afraid to insult the [Lord's] glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_peter/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />especially those who follow their filthy bodily lusts and despise God's authority. These false teachers are bold and arrogant, and show no respect for the glorious beings above; instead, they insult them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_peter/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority. Being bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to slander glorious beings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_peter/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_peter/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />especially those who indulge their fleshly desires and who despise authority. Brazen and insolent, they are not afraid to insult the glorious ones,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_peter/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to blaspheme the glories;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_peter/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed; they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_peter/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and especially those who are abandoned to sensuality--craving, as they do, for polluted things, and scorning control. Fool-hardy and self-willed, they do not tremble when speaking evil of glorious beings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_peter/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_peter/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and chiefly those following after the flesh in lust [and] defilement, and despising lordship. Bold, self-pleased, they are not afraid to speak evil of glorious ones,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_peter/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and especially those walking after <i>the</i> flesh in <i>the</i> passion of defilement and despising authority. Bold, self-willed, they do not tremble blaspheming glorious ones,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_peter/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and chiefly those going behind the flesh in desire of uncleanness, and lordship despising; presumptuous, self-complacent, dignities they are not afraid to speak evil of,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_peter/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And chiefly them going after the flesh in eager desire of defilement, and despising dominion. Self-sufficient, rash men, they tremble not, defaming glories.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_peter/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And especially them who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government, audacious, self willed, they fear not to bring in sects, blaspheming. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_peter/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />even more so, those who walk after the flesh in unclean desires, and who despise proper authority. Boldly pleasing themselves, they do not dread to introduce divisions by blaspheming;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_peter/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and especially those who follow the flesh with its depraved desire and show contempt for lordship. Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to revile glorious beings,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_peter/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />—especially those who indulge their flesh in depraved lust, and who despise authority. Bold and willful, they are not afraid to slander the glorious ones,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_peter/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And especially will he punish those who follow after filthy lusts of the flesh, and have no respect for authority. Arrogant and selfwilled are they who do not tremble when they blaspheme against the glory;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_peter/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But especially those who go after the flesh and desire of defilement, and preach against authority, being insolent and proud, who do not tremble in the presence of dignitaries when they blaspheme;<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_peter/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />but especially those who walk after the flesh in unclean lust, and who despise government. Presumptuous, willful men! they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_peter/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and especially those going after the flesh in the lust of pollution, and despising lordship. Audacious darers, blaspheming, they do not tremble at glories;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_peter/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />especially such as walk after the flesh in the eager pursuit of defilement, and despise government. Daring, self-sufficient, they tremble not at dignities, railing against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_peter/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />especially those, who prostitute themselves to sensual infamous passions: who despise magistrates, who being audacious, and insolent, intrepidly calumniate the higher powers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_peter/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and especially those who are abandoned to sensuality--craving, as they do, for polluted things, and scorning control. Fool-hardy and self-willed, they do not tremble when speaking evil of glorious beings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_peter/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />but especially those who walk after <i>the</i> flesh in a desire for pollution, and despise dominion; daring, self-willed, they tremble not, when railing at dignities;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_peter/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />especially those who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise authority; <i>who, being</i> audacious <i>and</i> self-willed, are not afraid to speak evil of dignities:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_peter/2-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gzcat0SlE18?start=312" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_peter/2.htm">Deliverance from False Prophets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9</span>if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Such punishment is</a> <a href="/greek/3122.htm" title="3122: malista (Adv) -- Most of all, especially. Neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala; most or particularly.">specially reserved</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for those who</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuomenous (V-PPM/P-AMP) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">indulge</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3394.htm" title="3394: miasmou (N-GMS) -- The act of pollution, defilement. From miaino; contamination.">the corrupt</a> <a href="/greek/1939.htm" title="1939: epithymia (N-DFS) -- Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing.">desires</a> <a href="/greek/3694.htm" title="3694: opisō (Prep) -- Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarkos (N-GFS) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ">the flesh</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2706.htm" title="2706: kataphronountas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To despise, scorn, and show it by active insult, disregard. From kata and phroneo; to think against, i.e. Disesteem.">despise</a> <a href="/greek/2963.htm" title="2963: kyriotētos (N-GFS) -- From kurios; mastery, i.e. rulers.">authority.</a> <a href="/greek/5113.htm" title="5113: tolmētai (N-NMP) -- A daring, bold man. From tolmao; a daring man.">Bold</a> <a href="/greek/829.htm" title="829: authadeis (Adj-NMP) -- Self-satisfied, arrogant, stubborn. From autos and the base of hedone; self-pleasing, i.e. Arrogant.">and self-willed,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/5141.htm" title="5141: tremousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To tremble, be afraid. Strengthened from a primary treo; to tremble or fear.">they are unafraid</a> <a href="/greek/987.htm" title="987: blasphēmountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously.">to slander</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxas (N-AFP) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glorious beings.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>Yet not even angels, though greater in strength and power, dare to bring such slanderous charges against them before the Lord.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Jude 1:8</a></span><br />Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-13.htm">Romans 8:13</a></span><br />For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-5.htm">Ephesians 5:5-6</a></span><br />For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. / Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5-6</a></span><br />Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">1 Timothy 1:9-10</a></span><br />We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, / for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1-5</a></span><br />But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. / For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/1-16.htm">Titus 1:16</a></span><br />They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">1 John 2:16</a></span><br />For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a></span><br />But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Numbers 16:1-35</a></span><br />Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted / a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. / They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Deuteronomy 21:18-21</a></span><br />If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined, / his father and mother are to lay hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown, / and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-23.htm">Isaiah 1:23</a></span><br />Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-14.htm">Jeremiah 23:14</a></span><br />And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.</p><p class="hdg">that.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Romans 8:1,4,5,12,13</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3</a></b></br> For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Hebrews 13:4</a></b></br> Marriage <i>is</i> honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.</p><p class="hdg">in the.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/1-24.htm">Romans 1:24-27</a></b></br> Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9</a></b></br> Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/4-19.htm">Ephesians 4:19</a></b></br> Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.</p><p class="hdg">despise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-12.htm">Numbers 16:12-15</a></b></br> And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab: which said, We will not come up: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/17-12.htm">Deuteronomy 17:12,13</a></b></br> And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the LORD thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20,21</a></b></br> And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son <i>is</i> stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; <i>he is</i> a glutton, and a drunkard… </p><p class="hdg">government.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Numbers 15:30</a></b></br> But the soul that doeth <i>ought</i> presumptuously, <i>whether he be</i> born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Jude 1:8</a></b></br> Likewise also these <i>filthy</i> dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.</p><p class="hdg">selfwilled.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-6.htm">Genesis 49:6</a></b></br> O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Titus 1:7</a></b></br> For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;</p><p class="hdg">to speak.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-28.htm">Exodus 22:28</a></b></br> Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/4-19.htm">Abandoned</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/daniel/4-17.htm">Angelic</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/philippians/4-22.htm">Chiefly</a> <a href="/james/3-3.htm">Control</a> <a href="/titus/1-15.htm">Corrupt</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-21.htm">Craving</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">Daring</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-21.htm">Defilement</a> <a href="/mark/7-15.htm">Defiling</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-2.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Despise</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-28.htm">Dignitaries</a> <a 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href="/james/2-19.htm">Tremble</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-2.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-7.htm">Uncleanness</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-11.htm">Wilful</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/2-4.htm">Abandoned</a> <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/revelation/21-17.htm">Angelic</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/romans/3-2.htm">Chiefly</a> <a href="/1_john/5-19.htm">Control</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-19.htm">Corrupt</a> <a href="/numbers/11-4.htm">Craving</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Daring</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">Defilement</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-31.htm">Defiling</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Despise</a> <a href="/genesis/50-7.htm">Dignitaries</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Dignities</a> <a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">Especially</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-11.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-13.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/2_john/1-6.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-22.htm">Government</a> <a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">Lust</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/revelation/14-8.htm">Passion</a> <a href="/jude/1-23.htm">Polluted</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-43.htm">Presumptuous</a> <a href="/jude/1-10.htm">Rail</a> <a href="/revelation/3-2.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Revile</a> <a href="/job/34-7.htm">Scorning</a> <a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Selfwilled</a> <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Self-Willed</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Sensuality</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Sinful</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Slander</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-11.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-10.htm">Specially</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/exodus/15-14.htm">Tremble</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-3.htm">Uncleanness</a> <a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-11.htm">Wilful</a><div class="vheading2">2 Peter 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">Peter warns of false teachers, showing the impiety and punishment both of them and their followers;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm">from which the godly shall be delivered, as Lot was out of Sodom;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">and more fully describes the manners of those profane and blasphemous seducers.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 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data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_peter/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_peter/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_peter/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh</b><br>This phrase highlights the certainty of divine judgment for those who give in to sinful desires. The "corrupt desires of the flesh" refer to the sinful nature that opposes God's will, as seen in <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a>, which lists the works of the flesh. The concept of punishment reserved for such individuals echoes the warnings found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18-32</a>, where God's wrath is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness. This serves as a reminder of the moral decay that results from turning away from God's truth.<p><b>and despise authority.</b><br>Despising authority indicates a rejection of God's established order, both divine and human. This rebellion against authority is reminiscent of the sin of Korah in <a href="/numbers/16.htm">Numbers 16</a>, where defiance against God's appointed leaders led to severe consequences. The New Testament also warns against such attitudes in <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Jude 1:8</a>, where false teachers are described as rejecting authority. This reflects a broader biblical theme of the importance of submission to God's ordained structures, as seen in <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a>.<p><b>Bold and self-willed,</b><br>The description of being "bold and self-willed" characterizes individuals who act arrogantly and independently of God's guidance. This attitude is akin to the pride seen in Lucifer's rebellion in <a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a>, where self-exaltation led to downfall. The Bible consistently warns against pride and self-reliance, as in <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>, which states that pride goes before destruction. Such traits are antithetical to the humility exemplified by Christ, who submitted to the Father's will (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>).<p><b>they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.</b><br>Slandering "glorious beings" likely refers to speaking against spiritual entities, possibly angels or other heavenly beings. This behavior reflects a lack of reverence and understanding of the spiritual realm. <a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Jude 1:9</a> provides a parallel account where even the archangel Michael refrains from slandering Satan, instead saying, "The Lord rebuke you!" This highlights the seriousness of speaking against those in the spiritual hierarchy and underscores the need for humility and respect for God's creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>The apostle and author of this epistle, addressing false teachings and moral decay within the early church.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a></b><br>Individuals within the church who lead others astray through corrupt teachings and immoral behavior.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/glorious_beings.htm">Glorious Beings</a></b><br>Likely referring to angelic beings or spiritual authorities whom the false teachers slander without fear.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/early_church.htm">Early Church</a></b><br>The community of believers in the first century, facing challenges from both external persecution and internal false teachings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a></b><br>The divine punishment reserved for those who indulge in sinful desires and reject authority.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_authority.htm">Understanding Authority</a></b><br>Recognize the importance of respecting both spiritual and earthly authorities as ordained by God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_false_teachings.htm">Guarding Against False Teachings</a></b><br>Be vigilant in discerning teachings and doctrines, ensuring they align with Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_by_the_spirit.htm">Living by the Spirit</a></b><br>Strive to live according to the Spirit, not indulging in the corrupt desires of the flesh.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_the_spiritual_realm.htm">Respect for the Spiritual Realm</a></b><br>Acknowledge the reality and significance of spiritual beings, avoiding irreverent or slanderous attitudes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_judgment.htm">Accountability and Judgment</a></b><br>Remember that God holds individuals accountable for their actions, especially those who lead others astray.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_peter_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_trust_jude_1_9's_unique_story.htm">Jude 1:9 describes Michael disputing with the devil over Moses’ body—why trust a story not mentioned elsewhere in Scripture? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_tartarus_refer_to.htm">What does Tartarus refer to?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_peter_2_13-14_with_civil_disobedience.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14: How can we reconcile the instruction to submit to all human authorities with moral responsibility and examples of civil disobedience elsewhere in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_in_acts_8_14-17_is_the_holy_spirit_given_only_by_apostles'_hands.htm">Why do believers in Acts 8:14-17 only receive the Holy Spirit through the apostles' laying on of hands, whereas other texts suggest immediate reception?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_peter/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">Them that walk after the flesh.</span>--Less definite than <a href="/jude/1-7.htm" title="Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.">Jude 1:7</a>. Here there is nothing about going <span class= "ital">away</span> or <span class= "ital">astray, </span>nor about the flesh being "other" than is allowed. This is natural; Jude's remark applying to the inhabitants of the cities of the plain in particular, this to sensual persons generally.<p><span class= "bld">In the lust of uncleanness.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">in the lust of pollution</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>the lust that causes pollution. The exact word occurs nowhere else; the same word, all but the termination, occurs in <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm" title="For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.">2Peter 2:20</a>, and nowhere else.<p><span class= "bld">Despise government.</span>--(Comp. "despise dominion," <a href="/jude/1-8.htm" title="Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.">Jude 1:8</a>.) Our version is minutely perverse. The word translated "government" here and "dominion" in Jude is one and the same in the Greek: whereas the words translated in both places "despise" are different.<p><span class= "bld">Presumptuous are they.</span>--A fresh verse should begin here; the construction is entirely changed, and a fresh start made. From "the unjust" to "government" the reference is to ungodly and sensual people in general; here we return to the false teachers in particular. <span class= "ital">Audacious</span> would be more literal than "presumptuous." The word is found here only. On the change to the present tense, see <span class= "ital">Introduction, </span>I., <span class= "ital">c, <span class= "greekheb"></span>.</span><p><span class= "bld">Speak evil of dignities.</span>--The exact meaning of "dignities," or "glories," is not clear, either here or in <a href="/jude/1-8.htm" title="Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.">Jude 1:8</a>. The context in both places seems to show that spiritual powers alone are intended, and that earthly powers, whether civil or ecclesiastical, are not included, much less exclusively indicated. The construction here resembles that in <a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm" title="We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto you do well that you take heed, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:">2Peter 1:19</a> : "Do not tremble in (or, <span class= "ital">while</span>) speaking evil of dignities," like "ye do well in taking heed." These men deny the existence of, or irreverently speak slightingly of, those spiritual agencies by means of which God conducts the government of the world. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_peter/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness;</span> literally, <span class="accented">in the lust of pollution.</span> The word occurs nowhere else in the New Testament, but the corresponding verb is found in several places (<a href="/titus/1-15.htm">Titus 1:15</a>; <a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Hebrews 12:15</a>; <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Jude 1:8</a>). We observe that in this verse St. Peter passes from the future tense to the present. And despise government; rather, <span class="accented">lordship</span> (<span class="greek">κυριότητος</span>). St. Jude has the same word in verse 8. In <a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm">Ephesians 1:21</a> and <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a> it is used of angelic dignities. Here it seems to stand for all forms of authority. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities; literally, <span class="accented">daring, self-willed, they tremble not when speaking evil of glories</span>; or, <span class="accented">they fear not glories, blaspheming.</span> The word rendered "daring" (<span class="greek">τολμηταί</span>) occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. These daring, self-willed men despise all lordship, all glories, whether the glory of Christ ("the excellent glory," <a href="/2_peter/1-17.htm">2 Peter 1:17</a>), or the glory of the angels, or the glory of holiness, or the glory of earthly sovereignty. The next verse, however, makes it probable that the glory of the angels was the thought present to St. Peter's mind. It may be that, as some false teachers had inculcated the worship of angels (<a href="/colossians/2-18.htm">Colossians 2:18</a>), others had gone to the opposite extreme (comp. <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Jude 1:8</a>). The Vulgate strangely translates <span class="greek">δόξας</span> by <span class="accented">sectas.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_peter/2-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[ Such punishment is ]</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">specially [reserved]</span><br /><span class="grk">μάλιστα</span> <span class="translit">(malista)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3122.htm">Strong's 3122: </a> </span><span class="str2">Most of all, especially. Neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala; most or particularly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for those who</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">indulge</span><br /><span class="grk">πορευομένους</span> <span class="translit">(poreuomenous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To travel, journey, go, die. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] corrupt</span><br /><span class="grk">μιασμοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(miasmou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3394.htm">Strong's 3394: </a> </span><span class="str2">The act of pollution, defilement. From miaino; contamination.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">desires</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιθυμίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(epithymia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1939.htm">Strong's 1939: </a> </span><span class="str2">Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀπίσω</span> <span class="translit">(opisō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3694.htm">Strong's 3694: </a> </span><span class="str2">Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] flesh</span><br /><span class="grk">σαρκὸς</span> <span class="translit">(sarkos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4561.htm">Strong's 4561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">despise</span><br /><span class="grk">καταφρονοῦντας</span> <span class="translit">(kataphronountas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2706.htm">Strong's 2706: </a> </span><span class="str2">To despise, scorn, and show it by active insult, disregard. From kata and phroneo; to think against, i.e. Disesteem.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">authority.</span><br /><span class="grk">κυριότητος</span> <span class="translit">(kyriotētos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2963.htm">Strong's 2963: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kurios; mastery, i.e. rulers.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bold</span><br /><span class="grk">τολμηταὶ</span> <span class="translit">(tolmētai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5113.htm">Strong's 5113: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daring, bold man. From tolmao; a daring man.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] self-willed,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐθάδεις</span> <span class="translit">(authadeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_829.htm">Strong's 829: </a> </span><span class="str2">Self-satisfied, arrogant, stubborn. From autos and the base of hedone; self-pleasing, i.e. Arrogant.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[these men] are unafraid</span><br /><span class="grk">τρέμουσιν</span> <span class="translit">(tremousin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5141.htm">Strong's 5141: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tremble, be afraid. Strengthened from a primary treo; to 'tremble' or fear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to slander</span><br /><span class="grk">βλασφημοῦντες</span> <span class="translit">(blasphēmountes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_987.htm">Strong's 987: </a> </span><span class="str2">From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">angelic majesties.</span><br /><span class="grk">δόξας</span> <span class="translit">(doxas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">NT Letters: 2 Peter 2:10 But chiefly those who walk after (2 Pet. 2P iiP ii Pet) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_peter/2-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Peter 2:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Peter 2:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_peter/2-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Peter 2:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Peter 2:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>