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2 Peter 2:9

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the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,

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2 Peter 2:9 in other translations

the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment unto the day of judgment;

2 Peter 2:9 · American Standard Version

2 Peter 2:9 in context

  1. 7and delivered righteous Lot, who was very distressed by the lustful life of the wicked
  2. 8(for that righteous man dwelling among them was tormented in his righteous soul from day to day with seeing and hearing lawless deeds):
  3. 9the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,
  4. 10but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;
  5. 11whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don’t bring a railing judgment against them before the Lord.