They will cleverly teach destructive heresies and even deny the Master who bought them. They scoff at things they do not understand, and like animals, they will be destroyed. 11 But the angels, who are far greater in power and strength, do not dare to bring from the Lord[d] a charge of blasphemy against those supernatural beings. 19 They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. 2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. 14 They commit adultery with their eyes, and their desire for sin is never satisfied. They commit adultery with their eyes, and their desire for sin is never satisfied. 7 But God also rescued Lot out of Sodom because he was a righteous man who was sick of the shameful immorality of the wicked people around him. They brag about themselves with empty, foolish boasting. So God protected Noah when he destroyed the world of ungodly people with a vast flood. 2 May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. For God did not spare even the angels who sinned. 3 In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. 2 Many will follow their evil teaching and shameful immorality. Chapter 1. where they are being held until the day of judgment. 2 Peter 3 New Living Translation (NLT) The Day of the Lord Is Coming 3 This is my second letter to you, dear friends, and in both of them I have tried to stimulate your wholesome thinking and refresh your memory. Ask Us! Need some help understanding theology? 1Pe 2:1 - So get rid of all evil behavior. 1 But there were also false prophets in Israel, just as there will be false teachers among you. These false teachers are like unthinking animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed. 15 They have wandered off the right road and followed the footsteps of Balaam son of Beor,[f] who loved to earn money by doing wrong. And because of these teachers, the way of truth will be slandered. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois, 60188. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior. 5 In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. 1Pe 2:1. Listen to the Bible. 1 This letter is from Simon [] Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness Or to you in the righteousness. Cry out for this nourishment, Read full chapter. And because of these teachers, the way of truth will be slandered. 10 He is especially hard on those who follow their own twisted sexual desire, and who despise authority. 3 In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. 2Pe 2:2 Many will follow their evil teaching and shameful immorality. Yes, Lot was a righteous man who was tormented in his soul by the wickedness he saw and heard day after day. still others do not include this phrase at all. 9 The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. Copy Options. They lure unstable people into sin, and they are well trained in greed. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 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