2 Peter 2:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

Knoweth how. He is at no loss for means, even when men see no escape.

Out of - not actually from. Temptations - trial. To be punished, х kolazomenous (G2849)] - 'being punished:' as the fallen angels (2 Peter 2:4) under sentence, awaiting its final execution. Sin is already its own penalty: hell will be its full development.

2 Peter 2:9

9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: