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No One is Above Judgment
Commentators agree that Peter's main point is an argument 'from the greater to the less.' If God did not spare even angels in their glorious position when they sinned, then human false teachers, who are far lesser beings, have no hope of escaping judgment. This example establishes that no one, regardless of rank or status, is above God's impartial justice.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 2:4
18th Century
Theologian
For if God spared not the angels that sinned. The apostle now proceeds to the proof of the proposition that these persons would be punishe…
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 2:4
For if God spared not (ε γαρ ο θεος ουκ εφεισατο). First instance (γαρ) of certain doom, that of the fallen angels. Condition of t…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 2:4
19th Century
Bishop
For if God.—The sentence has no proper conclusion. The third instance of God’s vengeance is so prolonged by the addition …
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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 2:4
The first example of divine judgment is that which came upon the fallen “angels.” If angels are judged, then certainly human beings will also be ju…
John Calvin
On 2 Peter 2:4
16th Century
Theologian
For if. We have stated how important it is for us to know that the ungodly, who by their harmful opinions corrupt the Church, cannot escap…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 2:4
17th Century
Pastor
For if God spared not the angels that sinned .
&c.] By whom are meant the devil and his angels; who are spirits crea…
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…