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But there also arose false prophets among the people, as among you also there will be false teachers, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
CHAPTER II
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The general subject of this chapter is stated in the first verse, and it embraces these points:
But there arose (εγενοντο δε). Second aorist middle indicative of γινομα (cf. γινετα in 1:20).
False prophets also …
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
But there were false prophets also among the people,
How true that is still! Do not be startled, brothers, as though some strange t…
Although Israel (“the people” [GK 3295], a common designation for Israel) had a notable succession of true prophets, she was often plagued by false…
16th Century
Protestant
But there were. As weak consciences are usually very severely and dangerously shaken when false teachers arise, who either corrupt or muti…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But there were false prophets also among the people As well as holy men of God, who gave out prophecies, by the insp…
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…
