2 Peter 2:2

And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Peter 2:2

BSB
Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed.
AKJV
And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.
CPDV
And many persons will follow their indulgences; through such persons, the way of truth will be blasphemed.
ERV
And many shall follow their lascivious doings; by reason of whom the way of the truth shall be evil spoken of.
NHEB
Many will follow their immoral ways, and as a result, the way of the truth will be maligned.
SMT
(And many shall follow their licentiousness; by whom the way of truth shall be defamed.)

Commentary for 2 Peter 2:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Peter 2:2
Summary
Many follow destructive false teachers
Event
Followers embrace dangerous heresies
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Warning