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Deception is Subtle
Peter warns that false teachers don't announce their errors openly. Commentators across the board highlight the word 'privily,' explaining that they secretly introduce destructive ideas alongside accepted truths. This serves as a timeless reminder for Christians to be vigilant and discerning, as error often creeps in through subtle, plausible-sounding teachings.
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2 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 2:1
18th Century
Theologian
CHAPTER II
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER
The general subject of this chapter is stated in the first verse, and it embraces these points:
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 2:1
But there arose (εγενοντο δε). Second aorist middle indicative of γινομα (cf. γινετα in 1:20).
False prophets also …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 2:1
19th Century
Bishop
FIRST PREDICTION: False teachers shall have great success and certain ruin (2 Peter 2:1–10).
But there were false prophe…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Peter 2:1
19th Century
Preacher
But there were false prophets also among the people,
How true that is still! Do not be startled, brothers, as though some strange t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Peter 2:1
Although Israel (“the people” [GK 3295], a common designation for Israel) had a notable succession of true prophets, she was often plagued by false…
John Calvin
On 2 Peter 2:1
16th Century
Theologian
But there were. As weak consciences are usually very severely and dangerously shaken when false teachers arise, who either corrupt or muti…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 2:1
17th Century
Pastor
But there were false prophets also among the people
As well as holy men of God, who gave out prophecies, by the insp…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Peter 2:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Although the way of error is a hurtful way, many are always ready to walk in it. Let us take care that we give no opportunity to the enemy to blasp…