Commentaries:

Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)

<< 2 Peter 2:14

2 Peter 2:16 >>

2 Peter 2:15

Forsaking (kataleipontev). Present active participle of kataleipw (continually leaving) or katalipontev (second aorist active), having left.

The right way (euqeian odon). "The straight way" of I Samuel 12:23 (cf. Matthew 7:13 f. for this use of odov), "the way of truth" (II Peter 2:2).

They went astray (eplanhqhsan). First aorist passive indicative of planaw, like Mark 12:24.

The way of Balaam (th odw tou Balaam). Associative instrumental case after ecakolouqhsantev, for which verb see II Peter 1:16; II Peter 2:2. These false teachers, as shown in verse II Peter 2:13, followed the way of Balaam, "who loved the hire of wrong-doing" (ov misqon adikiav hgaphsen).

Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing 2 Peter 2:15:

Hebrews 12:19
2 Peter 2:1
2 Peter 2:2
2 Peter 2:3
2 Peter 2:21
Jude 1:11

 

<< 2 Peter 2:14

2 Peter 2:16 >>

DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.

		The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. See what over 155,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Email Address:     A Faithful VersionKing James VersionNew International VersionNew King James Version Leave this field empty
We respect your privacy. Your email address will not be sold, distributed, rented, or in any way given out to a third party. We have nothing to sell. You may easily unsubscribe at any time.