Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. 1 Peter 2:18-20 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 18 For, while speaking out arrogant words of no value they entice by fleshly desires, by indecent behavior, those who barely escape from the ones who live in error, 19 promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what anyone is overcome, by this he is enslaved. 2 Peter 2:18-20. 1 Peter 2:21, ESV: "For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps." What are the benefits of creating an account? Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. All rights reserved. 18 They brag about themselves with empty, foolish boasting. 1 Peter 2:1-10. 20 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 2 Peter 2:14. 19 They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. Try it free for 30 days. Read 1 Peter 2:18-20. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. Suffering Servantsâ1 Peter 2:18-20. Try it for 30 days FREE. Buy a Bible. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. Through the lusts of the flesh.âBetter, in the lusts of the flesh (as in 2 Peter 2:3, and 2 Peter 1:1-2; 2 Peter 1:4; 2 Peter 1:13). Support Kristenâs Ministry. It is easy to lay aside malice, guile and evil speaking, when we are constantly feeding on the unadulterated milk of spiritual truth. 19 They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. Nevertheless, its failure to be mentioned early depends entirely upon oneâs conclusions. Confirm Your Calling and Election. Westside exists to make disciples of others and nurture a growing love for Jesus Christ. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are consc... Read verse in New International Version Thanks for sharing! (1) The presence and work of false teachers. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. 1 Peter 2:18-20. 2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Peter is still applying the principle of living differently, yet exemplary lives (2:11-12). 2 Peter 2:1 He foretells them of false teachers, shewing the impiety and punishment both of them and their followers; 2 Peter 2:7 from which the godly shall be delivered, as Lot was out of Sodom; 2 Peter 2:10 and more fully describes the manners of those profane and blasphemous seducers, whereby they may be the better known, and avoided. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. 1 Peter 2:18 Parallel Verses [â See commentary â] 1 Peter 2:18, NIV: "Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh." 2 Peter King James Version (KJV) SEARCH THE BIBLE . Slavery was a very real part of that culture. 1. 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance e through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. February 2, 2020. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on 1 Peter 2:18-20. We arrive this morning at one of the more challenging passages of Scripture in the Bible. First let's be clear this is not an endorsement for slavery. Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward (1st Peter 2:18). 2 Peter 2:18 - 2:20. 20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it Now viewing scripture range from the book of 2 Peter chapter 2:18 through chapter 2:20... 2 Peter Chapter 2. 1 Peter 2:18, ESV: "Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust." And itâs actually everywhere. [1] Peter didnât start by addressing the most prestigious group of Christians, instead, he addressed the most vulnerable. All rights reserved. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. Past Devotionals Search. Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. (2:18-20) 18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable. The ruler and authority of the air is the same as the god of this world. So I'm not sure that choosing to religious is the correct interpretation, but choosing to live after the flesh not reckoning ourselves dead to sin. 2:23 When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly. For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. Even Calvin (1509-1564 A.D.) seemed to have some problem with 2 Peter. 2 Peter 2:4-5 indicates that Noah was "a preacher of righteousness". Opponents of Christianity often point to this passage, others like it to attack the authority, even morality of the Bible. Don't have an account? Servants â Îι οικεÏαι, household servants, be subject to your masters â Though heathen, in all things lawful; with all fear â Of offending them or God; not only to the good â The tender, kind; and gentle â Mild, easy, forgiving; but also to the froward â The ill-natured and severe. 1 PETER 2:18-20. 2:22 He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth. 2 peter 2 would suggest to me at first glance that indeed for one to choose to walk after the flesh would result in slavery to that sin resulting in self deception as the power of sin rules. Examine 1 Peter 1:10-11 and 2 Peter 2:4-5. Previous Post Previous 1 Peter 2:13-17. 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For speaking out arrogant words of vanity they entice by fleshly desires, by sensuality, those who barely escape from the ones who live in error, John 1:12-13. 2 Peter 2:18-20 Bible / Bible Versions / NIV / 2 Peter / 2 Peter 2 / 2 Peter 2:18-20; Previous Book Previous Chapter Read the Full Chapter Next Chapter Next Book. 20 And when people escape from the wickedness of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and then get tangled up and enslaved by sin again, they are worse off than before. 1 Peter 2:21 Parallel Verses [â See commentary â] 1 Peter 2:21, NIV: "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps." Scripture Formatting. VERSE . SELECT A BOOK CHAPTER. The main problem with 2 Peter is said to be its failure to be mentioned in the earliest church writings and the difference in style between it and 1 Peter. For you are a slave to whatever controls you. New Living Translation (NLT). The preposition âinâ points to the sphere in which the enticement takes place; âthroughâ should be reserved for âwantonnessâ (see Note on 2 Peter 2:2), which is the bait used to entice. We are a church where you can grow spiritually under sound Biblical preaching, serve⦠If you have tasted of the grace of Jesus, you will not want to sip of the wine of Sodom. 1 Peter 2:18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 1 Peter: Trials, Holy Living & The Lord's Coming Click chart to enlarge Chart from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Another Chart from Charles Swindoll - click chart on right side. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎΥΣÎÎ] Cf. Join Pastor Frank as he preaches from 1 Peter 2:18-20. But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. Try it free for 30 days. The group addressed in verses 18-25 are oiketai. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! Addressed a cultural concept, but grounded it in the centrality of God, informed by Old Testament principles (not Greek philosophy). 2 Peter 2 â The Rise and Fall of False Teachers A. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible notes. 1 Peter 2:21-25 For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:18-20 NIV Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For you are a slave to whatever controls you. Westside Baptist Church is a local church family in Mableton, Georgia. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 1 Peter 1:6â7; 1 Peter 2:18â20; 1 Peter 3:9; 1 Peter 3:13â17; 1 Peter 4:1â4; 1 Peter 4:12â19; 1 Peter 5:9 6 In this you rejoice , though now for a little while , if necessary , you have been grieved by p various trials , 7 so that q the tested genuineness of your faith â more precious than gold that perishes r ⦠19 For this finds favor , if for the sake of conscience toward God a man bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly. f Confirming Oneâs Calling and Election. The word ΦÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ (besides in Acts 4:18, to be found only here and in 2 Peter 2:16) is here the more appropriate that it is used chiefly of loud speaking. After making this expansive statement in verse 17, Peter gives instructions to specific groups of Christians, beginning in verse 18. The whole world lies in his power â for now. Browse Sermons on 1 Peter 2:18-20. For this is thankworthy, if a man ⦠1 Peter 2:18â20, Part 3: God Will Reward Every Wrong Endured Look at the Book. 1 Simeon [] Peter, a servant [] and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:. God Defeated the God of This World. Drink, O beloved, eat and drink abundantly, that we may grow, casting aside sinful and childish things. NLT Holy Bible, Giant Print, Black Imitation Leather, NLT Everyday Matters Bible for Women, softcover, NLT Beyond Suffering Bible, TuTone Teal/Brown/Rose Gold Leatherlike, NLT Dancing in the Desert Devotional Bible: A Refreshing Spiritual Journey with God's People, hardcover, NLT/KJV Bound for Glory Parallel Bible, Hardcover, NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--hardcover, red letter. Facts about false teachers. With an appeal to twisted sexual desires, they lure back into sin those who have barely escaped from a lifestyle of deception. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Why do Paul and Peter provide âhousehold codesâ? For, while speaking out arrogant words of no value they entice by fleshly desires, by indecent behavior, those who barely escape from the ones who live in error, promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what anyone is overcome, by this he is enslaved. Simon Peter, a servant a and apostle of Jesus Christ, b. New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. Not just for what it says, but also for what it does not say. Learn more. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. 1 Peter 2:18â20. 1 Peter 1:10-11 indicates that the "Spirit of Christ" spoke through the Old Testament prophets. 2 Peter 1 English Standard Version (ESV) Greeting. Though the broad teaching of Scripture sets the trajectory for the abolition of slavery, Peterâs concern is not to comment on the morality of this practice but rather to show us how we may live honorably as servants of Christ (v. 12). 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