Commentaries:Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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2 Peter 2:20
after they—the seducers "themselves" have escaped (II Peter 2:19; see on Hebrews 6:4-6).
pollutions—which bring "corruption" (II Peter 2:19).
through—Greek, "in."
knowledge—Greek, "full and accurate knowledge."
the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ—solemnly expressing in full the great and gracious One from whom they fall.
latter end is worse . . . than the beginning—Peter remembers Christ's words. "Worse" stands opposed to "better" (II Peter 2:21).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 2 Peter 2:20:
Ezekiel 18:21-24
Titus 1:4
2 Peter 1:2
2 Peter 1:4
2 Peter 2:1
2 Peter 2:18
Revelation 2:19
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