2 Peter 2:10 Meaning
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
Context Explained
8(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)
9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
10But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
11Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
12But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Jude 1:8
Both verses address the arrogance and disrespect of false teachers.
Romans 8:5
This verse contrasts those who live according to the flesh with those who live according to the Spirit.
Galatians 5:19
Paul describes the works of the flesh, which aligns with the behaviors Peter warns against.
Source: 2 Peter 2:10