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2 Peter 2:11

Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
2 Peter 2:11 · King James Version

In other versions

  • whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

    ASV

  • Though the angels, who are greater in strength and power, do not make use of violent language against them before the Lord.

    BBE

  • when angels, who are greater in might and power, do not bring against them, before the Lord, an injurious charge.

    DBY

  • whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don't bring a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

    WEB

  • whereas messengers, in strength and power being greater, do not bear against them before the Lord an evil speaking judgment;

    YLT

  • Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.

    ENG

  • Whereas angels, who are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.

    WBT

  • Yet not even angels, though greater in strength and power, dare to bring such slanderous charges against them before the Lord.

    BSB

In context

9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

10But 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.

11Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.

12But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;

13And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;

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