Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on 2 Peter 2:3

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2 Peter2:3

3. through, &c.--Greek, "IN covetousness" as their element (2Pe 2:14, end). Contrast 2Co 11:20; 12:17.

of a long time--in God's eternal purpose. "Before of old ordained to condemnation" (Jude 4).

lingereth not--though sinners think it lingers; "is not idle."

damnation--Greek, "destruction" (see on 2Pe 2:1). Personified.

slumbereth not--though sinners slumber.

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