King James Version (KJV)
2 Peter 2:9
“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:”
Verse in context — 2 Peter 2
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And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:
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(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed [his] righteous soul from day to day with [their] unlawful deeds;)
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The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
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But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous [are they], selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
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Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
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Warnings against false teachers and reminder of Christ’s return.
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