2 Peter 2:9
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:”
κρίσις
Judgment, decision, tribunal. Krisis. The Father has committed all judgment to the Son. The one who died for sinners is the one who will judge them. That is both sobering and gracious.
κύριος
the] Lord
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κύριος
Lord, master, owner. Kurios. Jesus is Lord. The foundational confession of Christianity. Lord means owner. To confess Jesus as Lord is to surrender ownership of your life.
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τηρέω
to keep,
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τηρέω
To keep, to guard, to observe. Tereo. Keep yourselves in the love of God. Staying in God's love requires active keeping. Do not drift. Make choices that keep you close.
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πειρασμός
temptation
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πειρασμός
Trial, test, temptation. Peirasmos. God is faithful and will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. The test has a limit. God measures what you can handle.
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ἡμέρα
the] day
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ἡμέρα
Day. Hemera. This is the day the LORD has made. Every day is a gift from God. The right response to any day is rejoicing in the One who gave it.
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κολάζω
being punished
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κολάζω
properly, to curtail, i.e. (figuratively) to chastise (or reserve for infliction)
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ῥύομαι
to deliver,
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ῥύομαι
compare G4511 (ῥύσις)); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e. rescue
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εὐσεβής
the] devout
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εὐσεβής
well-reverent, i.e. pious
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