Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
through, etc.—Greek, "IN covetousness" as their element (II Peter 2:14, end). Contrast II Corinthians 11:20; II Corinthians 12:17.
of a long time—in God's eternal purpose. "Before of old ordained to condemnation" (Judges 1:4).
lingereth not—though sinners think it lingers; "is not idle."
damnation—Greek, "destruction" (see on II Peter 2:1). Personified.
slumbereth not—though sinners slumber.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 2 Peter 2:3:
Jeremiah 14:18
2 Corinthians 2:17
2 Peter 1:16
2 Peter 2:4
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