2 Peter 2:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But chiefly them that walk after the flesh Their corrupt nature; particularly in the lusts of uncleanness Which are especially detestable in the eye of God; and the crimes they commit so much resemble those of Sodom, that it is the less to be wondered at if they share in its punishment; and with them may be joined those who despise government The authority of their governors. Presumptuous Τολμηται, audacious, ready to venture upon any thing that may serve their purposes; self-willed Uncontrollable in their own designs and ways; they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities Of persons in the highest dignity. Whereas angels When they appear before the Lord, (Job 1:6; Job 2:1,) to give an account of what they have seen and done in the earth; even those who are greater in power and might Than the rest of those glorious beings; bring not railing accusation against them With whom they contend, namely, the devil, (as Judges 1:9,) or, when they speak of rulers, they speak honourably of them, Daniel 4:31; and, always avoiding all violence of language, they, with all calmness and decency, declare matters as they are, revering the presence of God, how much soever they may abhor the characters of wicked men.