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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/2_peter/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/2_peter/2.htm">New International Version</a> yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not heap abuse on such beings when bringing judgment on them from the Lord. <a href="/nlt/2_peter/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> But the angels, who are far greater in power and strength, do not dare to bring from the Lord a charge of blasphemy against those supernatural beings. <a href="/esv/2_peter/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not pronounce a blasphemous judgment against them before the Lord. <a href="/bsb/2_peter/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Yet not even angels, though greater in strength and power, dare to bring such slanderous charges against them before the Lord. <a href="/blb/2_peter/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> whereas angels, being greater in strength and power, do not bring against them a reviling judgment before the Lord. <a href="/kjv/2_peter/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. <a href="/nkjv/2_peter/2.htm">New King James Version</a> whereas angels, who are greater in power and might, do not bring a reviling accusation against them before the Lord. <a href="/nasb_/2_peter/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a demeaning judgment against them before the Lord. <a href="/nasb/2_peter/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord. <a href="/nasb77/2_peter/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord. <a href="/lsb/2_peter/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> whereas angels who are greater in strength and power do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord. <a href="/amp/2_peter/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> whereas even angels who are superior in might and power do not bring a reviling (defaming) accusation against them before the Lord. <a href="/csb/2_peter/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> however, angels, who are greater in might and power, do not bring a slanderous charge against them before the Lord. <a href="/hcsb/2_peter/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> however, angels, who are greater in might and power, do not bring a slanderous charge against them before the Lord. <a href="/asv/2_peter/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord. <a href="/cev/2_peter/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Although angels are more powerful than these evil beings, even the angels don't dare to accuse them to the Lord. <a href="/erv/2_peter/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord. <a href="/gwt/2_peter/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Angels, who have more strength and power than these teachers, don't bring an insulting judgment against them from the Lord. <a href="/gnt/2_peter/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Even the angels, who are so much stronger and mightier than these false teachers, do not accuse them with insults in the presence of the Lord. <a href="/isv/2_peter/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Yet even angels, although they are greater in strength and power, do not bring a slanderous accusation against them from the Lord. <a href="/msb/2_peter/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Yet not even angels, though greater in strength and power, dare to bring such slanderous charges against them before the Lord. <a href="/net/2_peter/2.htm">NET Bible</a> yet even angels, who are much more powerful, do not bring a slanderous judgment against them before the Lord. <a href="/nheb/2_peter/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not bring a railing judgment against them before the Lord. <a href="/wbt/2_peter/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Whereas angels, who are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. <a href="/wey/2_peter/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> while angels, though greater than they in might and power, do not bring any insulting accusation against such in the presence of the Lord. <a href="/web/2_peter/2.htm">World English Bible</a> whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don’t bring a slanderous judgment against them before the Lord. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_peter/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> whereas messengers, being greater in strength and power, do not bear a slanderous judgment against them before the LORD; <a href="/blb/2_peter/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> whereas angels, being greater in strength and power, do not bring against them a reviling judgment before the Lord. <a href="/ylt/2_peter/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> whereas messengers, in strength and power being greater, do not bear against them before the Lord an evil speaking judgment; <a href="/slt/2_peter/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Where angels, being greater in strength and power, bring not defaming judgment against them to the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_peter/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Whereas angels who are greater in strength and power, bring not against themselves a railing judgment. <a href="/cpdv/2_peter/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> whereas the Angels, who are greater in strength and virtue, did not bring against themselves such a deplorable judgment. <a href="/nabre/2_peter/2.htm">New American Bible</a> whereas angels, despite their superior strength and power, do not bring a reviling judgment against them from the Lord. <a href="/nrsvce/2_peter/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not bring against them a slanderous judgment from the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_peter/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Whereas angels who are greater in power and might do not bring upon themselves the condemnation of blasphemy. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_peter/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Whereas The Angels who are greater than they in power and strength do not bring against them a judgment of blasphemy from THE LORD JEHOVAH;<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_peter/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> whereas angels, who excel in might and in power, bring no railing accusation against them in the presence of the Lord. <a href="/godbey/2_peter/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> where the angels, being greater in strength and power, do not bring a blasphemous judgment against them before the Lord. <a href="/haweis/2_peter/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Whereas the angels, though so much greater in might and power, bring not a reviling accusation against them before the Lord. <a href="/mace/2_peter/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> whereas the angels, who are of superiour power and dignity, don't inveigh against one another. <a href="/wey/2_peter/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> while angels, though greater than they in might and power, do not bring any insulting accusation against such in the presence of the Lord. <a href="/worrell/2_peter/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord. <a href="/worsley/2_peter/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> whereas angels, who are greater in strength and power, bring not a reviling accusation against them before the Lord. <a href="/parallel/2_peter/2-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gzcat0SlE18?start=327" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_peter/2.htm">Deliverance from False Prophets</a> 10Such 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. 11<a href="/greek/3699.htm" title="3699: hopou (Adv) -- Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot.">Yet not even</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/32.htm" title="32: angeloi (N-NMP) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angels,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">though</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: meizones (Adj-NMP-C) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">greater</a> <a href="/greek/2479.htm" title="2479: ischui (N-DFS) -- Strength (absolutely), power, might, force, ability. From a derivative of is; forcefulness.">in strength</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamei (N-DFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power,</a> <a href="/greek/5342.htm" title="5342: pherousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.">dare to bring</a> <a href="/greek/989.htm" title="989: blasphēmon (Adj-AFS) -- Slanderous; subst: a blasphemer. From a derivative of blapto and pheme; scurrilious, i.e. Calumnious, or impious.">such slanderous</a> <a href="/greek/2920.htm" title="2920: krisin (N-AFS) -- Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice.">charges</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">against</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">before</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord.</a> 12These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Jude 1:9</a> But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” <a href="/daniel/10-13.htm">Daniel 10:13</a> However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia. <a href="/daniel/10-21.htm">Daniel 10:21</a> But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth. Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael your prince. <a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Daniel 12:1</a> “At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Revelation 12:7</a> Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. <a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a> See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven. <a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a> Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? <a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20</a> Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. <a href="/psalms/104-4.htm">Psalm 104:4</a> He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants. <a href="/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18</a> If God puts no trust in His servants, and He charges His angels with error, <a href="/job/15-15.htm">Job 15:15</a> If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, <a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1-2</a> Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Luke 1:19</a> “I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.angels.<a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20</a> Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.<a href="/psalms/104-4.htm">Psalm 104:4</a> Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:<a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a> 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.against them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/titus/1-6.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/acts/26-2.htm">Accusations</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-5.htm">Although</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-13.htm">Injurious</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Insulting</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-9.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">Language</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-22.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/james/5-8.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-5.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">Railing</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">Reviling</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-9.htm">Slanderous</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Stronger</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">Use</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-4.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">Whereas</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/psalms/35-20.htm">Accusations</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-19.htm">Although</a> <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/revelation/16-5.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_john/3-20.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/matthew/12-31.htm">Injurious</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Insulting</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-7.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_john/4-5.htm">Language</a> <a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/1_john/4-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-4.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Railing</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Reviling</a> <a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Slanderous</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Stronger</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Use</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/genesis/31-37.htm">Whereas</a><div class="vheading2">2 Peter 2</div>1. <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">Peter warns of false teachers, showing the impiety and punishment both of them and their followers;</a> 7. <a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm">from which the godly shall be delivered, as Lot was out of Sodom;</a> 10. <a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">and more fully describes the manners of those profane and blasphemous seducers.</a> </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 = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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They are depicted throughout Scripture as possessing great power and authority, yet they remain obedient to God's will. In the context of 2 Peter, angels are contrasted with false teachers who are bold and arrogant. This highlights the humility and reverence that even powerful beings like angels have before God. The reference to angels underscores the gravity of the false teachers' actions, as even these celestial beings do not overstep their bounds.though greater in strength and power Angels are often described in the Bible as mighty and powerful, surpassing human capabilities. For instance, in <a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20</a>, angels are described as "mighty ones who do His word." This phrase emphasizes the significant contrast between the angels' strength and the audacity of the false teachers. Despite their superior power, angels exercise restraint and respect for divine order, which serves as a rebuke to the arrogance of the false teachers.dare to bring such slanderous charges against them The term "slanderous charges" refers to accusations or judgments made without proper authority or respect. In <a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Jude 1:9</a>, a parallel passage, the archangel Michael refrains from bringing a slanderous accusation against the devil, instead saying, "The Lord rebuke you!" This illustrates the principle of leaving judgment to God. The false teachers, however, are depicted as presumptuous, making baseless accusations and judgments, which even angels would not dare to do.before the Lord The phrase "before the Lord" signifies the presence and authority of God as the ultimate judge. It underscores the idea that all actions and judgments should be made with reverence to God's sovereignty. In the biblical context, appearing "before the Lord" implies accountability and submission to His divine authority. This serves as a reminder that God alone is the rightful judge, and even angels recognize His supreme authority, unlike the false teachers who act without such reverence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle and author of this epistle, addressing the early Christian communities and warning them against false teachers. 2. <a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a> Spiritual beings created by God, often serving as messengers or agents of His will. In this context, they are noted for their strength and power. 3. <a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a> Individuals within the early church who were spreading heretical teachings and leading believers astray. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Referring to God, before whom even angels do not bring slanderous accusations. 5. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_communities.htm">Early Christian Communities</a> The recipients of Peter's letter, who were facing challenges from false teachings and needed guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a> Even angels, with their immense power, respect God's authority and refrain from slander. Believers should emulate this respect in their interactions with others. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_speech.htm">Guarding Our Speech</a> The passage warns against slanderous accusations, encouraging Christians to be mindful of their words and to speak truth with love and integrity. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_spiritual_matters.htm">Humility in Spiritual Matters</a> Recognizing that even angels do not presume to bring accusations, believers should approach spiritual matters with humility and reliance on God's wisdom. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_against_false_teachings.htm">Discernment Against False Teachings</a> The context of false teachers in <a href="/bsb/2_peter/2.htm">2 Peter 2</a> calls for discernment and adherence to sound doctrine, avoiding the influence of those who distort the truth. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a> By not taking matters into their own hands, believers can trust that God will ultimately judge and address wrongs according to His perfect justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_peter_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 2</a> <a href="/q/can_angels_commit_sin.htm">Can angels commit sin?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_friedrich_nietzsche.htm">What is the origin of angels?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_christian_demonology.htm">What defines Christian demonology?</a> <a href="/q/does_'lower_than_angels'_conflict_scripture.htm">Does the phrase “a little lower than the angels” (Psalm 8:5) conflict with other scriptures that portray humanity as entirely separated from the divine or angelic realm? </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>(11) Whereas angels.--Literally, Where angels--i.e., in circumstances in which angels. This verse, if it refers to the same incident as <a href="/jude/1-9.htm" title="Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke you.">Jude 1:9</a>, seems at first sight to tell somewhat in favour of the priority of Jude; for then, only when compared with <a href="/jude/1-9.htm" title="Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke you.">Jude 1:9</a>, does it become intelligible. The inference is that this is an abbreviation of Jude, rather than Jude an amplification of this. But (1) such an inference is at best only probable. The writer of this Epistle might possibly count on his readers at once understanding his allusion to a tradition that may have been well known, while St. Jude thought it best to point out the allusion more plainly. (2) It is possible that the contest alluded to is not that between Satan and Michael about the body of Moses, but that between Satan and the angel of the Lord about Joshua the high priest (<a href="/context/zechariah/3-1.htm" title="And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.">Zechariah 3:1-2</a>). (3) It is also possible that it does not refer to any contest with Satan at all, but merely to angels not denouncing these false teachers before God, but leaving them to His judgment. If either (2) or (3) is correct, the argument for the priority of Jude falls to the ground. If (1) is right, then the argument really favours the priority of 2 Peter; for if the author of 2 Peter had Jude before him (and this is maintained by those who contend for the priority of Jude), and wished to make use of St. Jude's illustration, why should he so deface St. Jude's statement of it as to make it almost unintelligible? The reason suggested is altogether inadequate--that reverential feelings made him wish to avoid mentioning Michael's name--a name that every Jew was perfectly familiar with in the Book of Daniel.Greater in power and might.--This is taken in two ways--either "greater than these audacious, self-willed men," which is the simpler and more natural explanation; or "greater than other angels," as if it were a periphrasis for "archangels," which is rather awkward language. But either explanation makes good sense.Railing accusation against them.--Literally, a railing judgment. Wiclif has "doom," all the rest "judgment" both superior to "accusation." "Against them," if the reference is either to the contest about the body of Moses or to <a href="/context/zechariah/3-1.htm" title="And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.">Zechariah 3:1-2</a>, must mean against "dignities," and "dignities" must here mean fallen angels, who are considered still to be worthy of reverence on account of their original glory and indefectible spiritual nature. The position is, therefore, that what angels do not venture to say of devils, this, and worse than this, these audacious men dare to say of angels and other unseen powers. But "against them" may possibly mean "against the false teachers," i.e., they speak evil of angels, yet the angels bring no denunciation against them, but leave all judgment to God (<a href="/context/deuteronomy/32-35.htm" title="To me belongs vengeance and recompense; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come on them make haste.">Deuteronomy 32:35-36</a>; <a href="/romans/12-19.htm" title="Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place to wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, said the Lord.">Romans 12:19</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm" title="For we know him that has said, Vengeance belongs to me, I will recompense, said the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.">Hebrews 10:30</a>). This explanation avoids the awkwardness of making "dignities" in <a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm" title="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.">2Peter 2:10</a> mean unseen powers generally, and chiefly good ones; while "against dignities" in this verse has to mean against evil powers only. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_peter/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. The conjunction is ὅπου, literally, "where" - they speak evil of glories, "where," i.e., "in which case." The literal rendering of the following words, "angels being greater," makes it probable that the comparison is with the false teachers of the previous verse rather than with the "glories." The false teachers rail at glories, where angels, though greater than they, bring not a railing judgment against those glories. It seems certain that the words "against them" (κατ αὐτῶν) must refer to the "glories," and cannot mean, according to the Vulgate, adversum se. Men rail at these glories; but the elect angels, when they are commissioned to proclaim or inflict the just judgment (for κρίσις is "judgment," not" accusation") of God upon the angels that sinned, the fallen glories, do not rail; they remember what those lost spirits once were, and speak solemnly and sorrowfully, not in coarse, violent language. The apostle may be alluding to <a href="/zechariah/3-1.htm">Zechariah 3:1, 2</a>, but the resemblance to <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Jude 1:8, 9</a> is so dose that this last passage must have been in his thoughts, even if he is not directly referring to the dispute between Michael the archangel and the devil. Luther's interpretation (adopted by Fronmuller and others), that the wicked angels are not able to bear the judgment of God upon their blasphemy, cannot be extracted from the words. The Alexandrine Manuscript omits "before the Lord;" but these words are well supported. The angels of judgment remember that they are in the presence of God, and perform their solemn duty with godly fear. <a href="/commentaries/2_peter/2-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Yet not even ὅπου (hopou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3699.htm">Strong's 3699: </a> Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. angels, ἄγγελοι (angeloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. [though] ὄντες (ontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. greater μείζονες (meizones) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. in strength ἰσχύϊ (ischui) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2479.htm">Strong's 2479: </a> Strength (absolutely), power, might, force, ability. From a derivative of is; forcefulness. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. power, δυνάμει (dynamei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. dare to bring φέρουσιν (pherousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5342.htm">Strong's 5342: </a> To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb. such slanderous βλάσφημον (blasphēmon) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_989.htm">Strong's 989: </a> Slanderous; subst: a blasphemer. From a derivative of blapto and pheme; scurrilious, i.e. Calumnious, or impious. charges κρίσιν (krisin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2920.htm">Strong's 2920: </a> Decision; by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice. against κατ’ (kat’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. before παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. [the] Lord. Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. 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