2 Peter 2:15

Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

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Other Translations for 2 Peter 2:15

BSB
They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.
AKJV
Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
CPDV
Abandoning the straight path, they wandered astray, having followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved the wages of iniquity.
ERV
forsaking the right way, they went astray, having followed the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the hire of wrong-doing;
NHEB
Forsaking the right way they went astray, having followed the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness.
SMT
Having forsaken the straight way, they were led astray, having followed in the way of Balaam son of Bosor, who loved the reward of injustice;

Commentary for 2 Peter 2:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Peter 2:15
Summary
False teachers follow Balaam's path of greed
Event
Teachers pursue unrighteous financial gain
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching