2Pe 2:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. through, &c.-- Greek, "IN covetousness" as their element ( , end). Contrast ; . of a long time-- in God's eternal purpose. "Before of old ordained to condemnation" (Jude 4). lingereth not-- though sinners think it lingers; "is not idle." damnation-- Greek, "destruction" (see on ). Personified. slumbereth not-- though sinners slumber.

‏ 2 Peter 2:3

3. through, &c.--Greek, "IN covetousness" as their element (2Pe 2:14, end). Contrast 2Co 11:20; 12:17.

of a long time--in God's eternal purpose. "Before of old ordained to condemnation" (Jude 4).

lingereth not--though sinners think it lingers; "is not idle."

damnation--Greek, "destruction" (see on 2Pe 2:1). Personified.

slumbereth not--though sinners slumber.