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2 Peter 2:11

2 Peter 2:11
Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might,.... Which is not to be understood of evil angels, or devils; for, besides that they are greatly weakened and impaired by their fall, they are the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Whereas angels - The object, by the reference to angels here, is to show that they, even when manifesting the greatest zeal in a righteous cause, and even when opposing others, did not make use of…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Whereas angels, etc. - This is a difficult verse, but the meaning seems to be this: The holy angels, who are represented as bringing an account of the actions of the fallen angels before the Lord in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Peter 2:10-22

The apostle's design being to warn us of, and arm us against, seducers, he now returns to discourse more particularly of them, and give us an account of their character and conduct, which abundantly…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Whereas angels, which are greater in power Some of the MSS. omit the words "before the Lord." The words as they stand here leave it uncertain of what instance the Apostle speaks, but it is probable…

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