2 Peter 2:17
“These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.”
2 Peter 2:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- These are fountains without water, and clouds tossed with whirlwinds, to whom the mist of darkness is reserved.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- These are springs without water, and mists driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness hath been reserved.
- DARBYDarby
- These are springs without water, and mists driven by storm, to whom the gloom of darkness is reserved for ever.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- These are wells without water, clouds driven by a storm; for whom the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- These are wells without water, and clouds by a tempest driven, to whom the thick gloom of the darkness to the age hath been kept;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- These are springs without water, clouds driven by a storm; for whom the gloom of darkness is reserved forever.
Context: 2 Peter 2
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.
19While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
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.