2 Peter 2:16
“But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.”
2 Peter 2:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But had a check of his madness, the dumb beast used to the yoke, which speaking with man's voice, forbade the folly of the prophet.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- but he was rebuked for his own transgression: a dumb ass spake with man's voice and stayed the madness of the prophet.
- DARBYDarby
- but had reproof of his own wickedness the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the folly of the prophet.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- but he was rebuked for his own disobedience. A mute donkey spoke with a man's voice and stopped the madness of the prophet.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and had a rebuke of his own iniquity ; a dumb ass, in man's voice having spoken, did forbid the madness of the prophet.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But he was rebuked for his wrongdoing; a mute donkey speaking with a human voice restrained the madness of the prophet.
Context: 2 Peter 2
14Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
15Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
16But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.
17These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.
18For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
About 2 Peter 2: False Teachers and Apostasy
This chapter warns against false teachers and the danger of apostasy. The author emphasizes the need to guard against false teaching and to grow in knowledge of the truth.
Commentary
In 2 Peter 2, the Apostle Peter continues his warning against false teachers. He begins by reminding his readers that God is patient and merciful, but that He will eventually punish those who reject Him. He then goes on to describe the false teachers as “irrational animals” who are “born to be caught and destroyed”. He warns that these false teachers will lead people astray and bring destruction upon themselves.