2 Peter 2:9

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

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Other Translations for 2 Peter 2:9

BSB
if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.
AKJV
The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust to the day of judgment to be punished:
CPDV
Thus, the Lord knows how to rescue the pious from trials, and how to reserve the iniquitous for torments on the day of judgment;
ERV
the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment unto the day of judgment;
NHEB
the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment;
SMT
The Lord knows to deliver the religious out of temptation, and to keep the unjust restrained for the day of judgment;

Commentary for 2 Peter 2:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Peter 2:9
Summary
God rescues believers and punishes the wicked
Event
God separates righteous from unrighteous
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Promise