But these (ουτο δε). The false teachers of verse 1.

As creatures (ζωα). Living creatures, old word, from ζ…

But these, as natural brute beasts. These persons so much resemble irrational animals that are made to be taken and destroyed. The poi…

But these, as natural brute beasts.—The commentator advises omitting "natural." This verse appears to strongly indicate t…

The false teachers act like irrational animals without the restraint that angels and righteous people have. They may claim a special knowledge, but…

But these. He proceeds with what he had begun to say regarding impious and wicked corrupters. And, first, he condemns their loose morals a…

But these, as natural brute beasts
So far are these men from acting like the angels, that they are sunk below their …

Impure seducers and their abandoned followers give themselves up to their own fleshly minds. Refusing to bring every thought to the obedience of Ch…