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2 Peter 2:7

2 Peter 2:7
And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And delivered just Lot,.... Who was a just man, being justified by the righteousness of Christ imputed to him; and having the new man formed in him, which is created in righteousness and true…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And delivered just Lot - Gen 19:16. This case is incidentally referred to, to show that God makes a distinction between the righteous and the wicked; and that while the latter will be destroyed, the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Vexed with the filthy conversation - Καταπονουμενον ὑπο της των αθεσμων εν ασελγεια αναστροφης· Being exceedingly pained with the unclean conduct of those lawless persons. What this was, see in the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Peter 2:7-9

When God sends destruction on the ungodly, he commands deliverance for the righteous; and, if he rain fire and brimstone on the wicked, he will cover the head of the just, and they shall be hid in the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked More accurately, vexed with the mode of life (or conduct) of the lawless ones in lasciviousness. On "conversation" see notes on 1Pe 1:15, and on…