2 Peter 2:11 “Yet not even angels, though greater in strength and power, dare to bri…”

2 Peter 2:11

Yet not even angels, though greater in strength and power, dare to bring such slanderous charges against them before the Lord.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don’t bring a slanderous judgment against them before the Lord.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Where as the Angels which are greater both in power and might, giue not railing iudgement against them before the Lord.

Darby Translation

when angels, who are greater in might and power, do not bring against them, before the Lord, an injurious charge.

Young's Literal Translation

whereas messengers, in strength and power being greater, do not bear against them before the Lord an evil speaking judgment;

Bible in Basic English

Though the angels, who are greater in strength and power, do not make use of violent language against them before the Lord.

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Cross references

“angels”

Jude 1:9 2 Thessalonians 1:7 Psalm 103:20 Psalm 104:4 Daniel 6:22

Jude 1:9 · BSB

But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”

2 Thessalonians 1:7 · BSB

and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels

Psalm 103:20 · BSB

Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.

Psalm 104:4 · BSB

He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants.

Daniel 6:22 · BSB

My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.

12These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.

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