then (A)the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment, 10 and especially (B)those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. (C)They are presumptuous, self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil of [a]dignitaries, 11 whereas (D)angels, who are greater in power and might, do not bring a reviling accusation against them before the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 2:10 glorious ones, lit. glories

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