2Pe 2:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. through, &c.— Greek, "IN covetousness" as their element ( , end). Contrast . of a long time —in God's eternal purpose. " Before of old ordained to condemnation" ( ). lingereth not —though sinners think it lingers; "is not idle." damnation — Greek, "destruction" (see on ). Personified. slumbereth not

2 Peter 2:3

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.