2 Peter 2:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

Through, х en (G1722)] - 'in covetousness' as their element (2 Peter 2:14, end: contrast 2 Corinthians 11:20; 2 Corinthians 12:17). Of a long time - in God's eternal purpose. "Before of old," Jude 1:4.

Lingereth not, х argei (G691)] - though sinners think it lingers. 'Is not idle' (Ecclesiastes 8:11-12). Damnation, х apooleia (G684)] - 'destruction' (note, 2 Peter 2:1). Personified. Slumbereth not - though sinners slumber.

2 Peter 2:3

3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.