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Greed and Deception
Commentators agree that the primary motive of the false teachers described is covetousness. They use 'feigned words'—fabricated stories and flattering speech—to exploit believers for personal and financial gain. As multiple scholars note, they essentially 'make merchandise' of people, treating them as a commodity.
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2 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 2:3
18th Century
Theologian
And through covetousness. This shows one of the things that influenced them—a thing which, like licentiousness, usually exerts a powerful …
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 2:3
In covetousness (εν πλεονεξια). As did Balaam (verse 15). These licentious Gnostics made money out of their dupes. A merely intell…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 2:3
19th Century
Bishop
And through covetousness.—Better, In covetousness. This is the atmosphere in which they live. (See Notes on [Ref…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Peter 2:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
If God spared not the angels that sinned, he will not spare any who sin, however high their position may be; even though they are the ange…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Peter 2:3
Christian teachers have the right to financial support (cf. 1 Corinthians 9:1–14; Galatians 6:6; [Reference 1 Timothy 5:17–…
John Calvin
On 2 Peter 2:3
16th Century
Theologian
With feigned words. Peter endeavors by all means to render the faithful displeased with ungodly teachers, so that they might resist them m…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 2:3
17th Century
Pastor
And through covetousness ;
&c.] Which is generally a prevailing vice among false teachers, they having no other end …
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…