2 Peter 2:11

2 Peter chapter 2 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.10but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, self-willed, they tremble not to rail at dignities:

v.11This passage

v.12But these, as creatures without reason, born mere animals to be taken and destroyed, railing in matters whereof they are ignorant, shall in their destroying surely be destroyed,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Thessalonians 1:7

    and to you that are afflicted rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire,

  • Daniel 6:22

    My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not hurt me; forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

  • Jude 1:9

    But Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing judgment, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

  • Psalms 103:20

    Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.

  • Psalms 104:4

    Who maketh winds his messengers; Flames of fire his ministers;