2 Peter 2:20 Parallel Verses [â See commentary â] 2 Peter 2:20, NIV: "If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning." 12 But these people blaspheme in matters they do not understand. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. 2 Peter 2:20-21 says, â For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture. It takes more than âheadâ knowledge to be saved, it takes âheartâ knowledge. Verse Thoughts. 2 Peter 2:20-22 Peter For if, flying from the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they be again entangled in them and overcome: their latter state is become unto them worse than the former. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. International Standard Version For if, after escaping the world's corruptions through a full knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Messiah, they are again entangled and conquered by those corruptions, then their last condition is worse than their former one. For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world, &c.] The sins of it, the governing vices of it, which the men of the world are addicted to, and immersed in; for the whole world lies in wickedness, and which are of a defiling nature: the phrase is Rabbinical; it is said F17, While knowledge ABOUT the Lord is required in order to believe, it is FAITH IN the Lord that brings salvation! He threw them into hell, # 2:4a Greek Tartarus. 4 For God did not spare even the angels who sinned. 2 Peter 2:20-22. 1 * Symeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of equal value to ours through the righteousness of our God and savior Jesus Christ: 2 may grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge * of God and of Jesus our Lord. Why does the Bible use the lion symbol for good and bad examples? To put these words in their proper perspective, letâs find out who these verses are talking about. Noah warned the world of Godâs righteous judgment. It would have been better for these people to have not known the way of righteousness, because now, their responsibility before the Lord is greater. For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. * Chains of Tartarus: cf. Much of this chapter details the characteristics and teachings of these false prophets. A. 2 Peter 2:20â22 20 For if, after they have a escaped the defilements of the world by b the knowledge of the c Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again d entangled in them and are overcome, e the last state has become worse for them than the first. Best explanation! If we go back to the beginning of the chapter, we read in, But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2 Peter 2:20. With great privilege comes great responsibility. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. 2 Peter 2:20 - For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. obviously had âheadâ knowledge of who the Lord was, and that knowledge led them to lead good and moral lives. Ryan Rufus ... 2 PETER 2:21it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness - Duration: 11:37. The people mentioned in verse 20 obviously had âheadâ knowledge of who the Lord was, and that knowledge led them to lead good and moral lives. They âescaped the pollutions of the worldâ by following after Christian principles. These people had been âreformedâ, but had not been âredeemedâ. Reformation without salvation can be a very dangerous thing. Luke 11:24-26gives us a perfect example of that. That says, âWhen the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. Download the latest version. 2 Peter 2:20 If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. 2 Peter 2:1-22 ~ Danger of False Teachers ~ Leaderâs Guide 1. 2 Peter 2:20. In what ways do people today abuse their freedom? I encourage you to read and spend time in meditation on this chapter. 2 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. All rights reserved worldwide. Do it now before you return to your old ways. 18 For when they speake great svelling words of vanitie, they alure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonnesse, those that were cleane escaped from them who liue in errour. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.â This chapter deals largely with warnings against false prophets and teachers, of which there are plenty of today. Much of this chapter details the characteristics and teachings of these false prophets. We are also told that âmany shall follow their pernicious waysâ. This warning, then, is also for those who have been led astray by these false teachers. I encourage you to read and spend time in meditation on this chapter. 1 Simeon 1 Peter, a servant 2 and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a a faith of equal standing with ours b by the righteousness of our c God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 d May grace and peace be multiplied to you e in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. This warning, then, is also for those who have been led astray by these false teachers. II. If someone believes there is only one God, that is a good thing, but that is not salvation. behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 2 Peter 2 - But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. â, these men had the responsibility of truly accepting Godâs salvation. 2 False prophets appeared in the past among the people, and in the same way false teachers will appear among you. Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.â Notice that no one drove this demon out of this man; he simply left. When he returned, he found a clean house. In other words, this man had reformed himself and was living a moral lifeâ¦but he wasnât saved. The demon returns, bringing seven more demons more wicked than himself. Then we read that, âthe last state of that man is worse than the firstâ.Â, So it is as we read in the latter part of 2 Peter 2:20, ââ¦the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.â With great privilege comes great responsibility. Having âknown the way of righteousnessâ, these men had the responsibility of truly accepting Godâs salvation. Instead, in time, they went back to the worldly lusts and behaviors they had left behind. It would have been better for these people to have not known the way of righteousness, because now, their responsibility before the Lord is greater. Their punishment will also be greater as we read in Luke 12:47-48, âAnd that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. Does knowledge of the Lord Jesus bring salvation, or is it the confession of the Lord Jesus as our personal savior and Lord that saves? Notice that no one drove this demon out of this man; he simply left. 2 Peter 2:20 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. the last state of that man is worse than the first, So it is as we read in the latter part of, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. 2 Peter 2:20 NIV 2 Peter 2:20 NLT 2 Peter 2:20 ESV 2 Peter 2:20 NASB 2 Peter 2:20 KJV 2 Peter 2:20 BibleApps.com 2 Peter 2:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Peter 2:20 Chinese Bible 2 Peter 2:20 French Bible 2 Peter 2:20 Clyx Quotations NT Letters: 2 Peter 2:20 For if after they have escaped (2 Pet. Det Gamle Testamente 1931. 20 If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing(A) our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ(B) and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. 2.Peter 2:20 Interlinear ⢠2.Peter 2:20 Flersprogede ⢠2 Pedro 2:20 Spansk ⢠2 Pierre 2:20 Franske ⢠2 Petrus 2:20 Tysk ⢠2.Peter 2:20 Kinesisk ⢠2 Peter 2:20 Engelsk ⢠Bible Apps ⢠Bible Hub Det Nye Testamente 1907. Instead, in time, they went back to the worldly lusts and behaviors they had left behind. For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. In other words, this man had reformed himself and was living a moral lifeâ¦but he wasnât saved. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. 2 Peter 2:20 âFor if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.â The context is not dealing with Christians. [22] But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. Do it now before the truths that you have learned become foolish to you. Exhortation to Christian Virtue. It also convicts me, and shows to beware. When he returned, he found a clean house. 2 Peter 2:20 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome the last state has become worse for them than the first. 20 If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. The Power of Godâs Promise. Ulrik Sandborg-Petersen, ParadigmsMasterPro.com. Footnotes. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In Verses 2:1-3, Peter speaks of clever false teachers, but what are they actually teaching? Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. AudioPlayer.embed("audioplayer_1", {soundFile:"aHR0cDovL2Fuc3dlcnNmcm9tdGhlYm9vay5uZXQvd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMTUvMDMvMTQyLjMubXAzA"}); This is a very important portion to consider. 2 Peter 2:20-21says, âFor if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. These people had been âreformedâ, but had not been âredeemedâ. They will bring in destructive, untrue doctrines, and will deny the Master who redeemed them, and so they will bring upon themselves sudden destruction. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Download the latest version here. Letâs consider the words of these verses carefully so that we might gain a true understanding of what the Lord is trying to tell us. Context: Argument of the book of Second Peter deals with false teachers in the last days. 2 Peter Greeting. 2 Peter 2:4 Greek Tartarus; 2 Peter 2:4 Some manuscripts in gloomy dungeons; 2 Peter 2:10 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit; also in verse 18.; 2 Peter 2:11 Many manuscripts beings in the presence of; 2 Peter 2:13 Some manuscripts in their love feasts 2 Peter 2:20,21 "Turning from the way of righteousness?" And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.â Dear ones, if today you have known the way of salvation, but have never bowed your knee and trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior, it is so important that you do it now. Do it now before the truths that you have learned become foolish to you. Do it now before you return to your old ways. Do it now because, according to 2 Corinthians 6:2, ââ¦behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.â (142.3), Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. in gloomy pits of darkness, # 2:4b Some manuscripts read in chains of gloom. Are we being warned of some who were saved and then lost their salvation due to being taken up with worldly things? 2 Peter 2 Good News Translation (GNT) False Teachers. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. In context, he is speaking of a routine pattern of sin, specifically, with adultery, idolatry, and gainsaying. 2 Peter 2:20-22 New International Version (NIV). 2 Peter 2:20-22 [21] For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. 5 And God did not spare the ancient worldâexcept for Noah and the seven others in his family. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on 2 Peter 2:20-21. For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. Summing up Submission (1 Peter 3:8-12) Bob Deffinbaugh: 2: 2. CHAPTER 1. on StudyLight.org Reformation without salvation can be a very dangerous thing. 2. 2: Philippians 3: Bob Utley: 2: 17. What is being taught in verses 20-21? Are we being warned of some who were saved and then lost their salvation due to being taken up with worldly things? Letâs consider the words of these verses carefully so that we might gain a true understanding of what the Lord is trying to tell us. We see that these people had, âescaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christâ¦â Does knowledge of the Lord Jesus bring salvation, or is it the confession of the Lord Jesus as our personal savior and Lord that saves? While knowledge ABOUT the Lord is required in order to believe, it is FAITH IN the Lord that brings salvation! The Apostle James spoke to this in James 2:19, âThou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.â If someone believes there is only one God, that is a good thing, but that is not salvation. Even the demons acknowledge that truth. It takes more than âheadâ knowledge to be saved, it takes âheartâ knowledge. 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