2 Peter 2:20New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— 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.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein and overcome, the last state is become worse with them than the first.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein and overcome, the last state is become worse with them than the first.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For if after having escaped the pollutions of the world through [the] knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, again entangled, they are subdued by these, their last state is worse than the first.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, if, having escaped from the defilements of the world by a personal knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, but, by the same having again become entangled, they are defeated, the, last, state hath become, for them, worse than, the first;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— for, if having escaped from the pollutions of the world, in the acknowledging of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and by these again being entangled, they have been overcome, become to them hath the last things worse than the first,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For if, flying from the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they be again entangled in them and overcome: their latter state is become unto them worse than the former.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For if they, after they haue escaped from the filthinesse of the world, through the acknowledging of the Lorde, and of the Sauiour Iesus Christ, are yet tangled againe therein, and ouercome, the latter ende is worse with them then the beginning.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For if after they haue escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ, they are againe intangled therein, [and] ouercome, the latter end is worse with them then the beginning.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled by these very things and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— For if [when] they have escaped from the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jeshu Meshiha, with those very things entangled they are again over-come, their end becomes worse than the beginning.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— For if, when they have escaped the pollutions of the world by the knowledge of our Lord and Redeemer Jesus the Messiah, they become again involved in the same, and are vanquished, their latter state is worse than the former. |
For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
if
1487 {1487} Primeεἰei{i}
A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.
after they have escaped
668 {0668} Primeἀποφεύγωapopheugo{ap-of-yoo'-go}
From G0575 and G5343; (figuratively) to escape.
z5631 <5631> Grammar
Tense - Second Aorist (See G5780) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 889
the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
pollutions
3393 {3393} Primeμίασμαmiasma{mee'-as-mah}
From G3392 ('miasma'); (morally) foulness (properly the effect).
of the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
world
2889 {2889} Primeκόσμοςkosmos{kos'-mos}
Probably from the base of G2865; orderly arrangement, that is, decoration; by implication the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively [morally]).
through
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
the knowledge
1922 {1922} Primeἐπίγνωσιςepignosis{ep-ig'-no-sis}
From G1921; recognition, that is, (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement.
of the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
Lord
2962 {2962} Primeκύριοςkurios{koo'-ree-os}
From κῦρος [[kuros]] ( supremacy); supreme in authority, that is, (as noun) controller; by implication Mr. (as a respectful title).
and
2532 {2532} Primeκαίkai{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
Saviour
4990 {4990} Primeσωτήρsoter{so-tare'}
From G4982; a deliverer, that is, God or Christ.
Jesus
2424 {2424} PrimeἸησοῦςIesous{ee-ay-sooce'}
Of Hebrew origin [ H3091]; Jesus (that is, Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.
Christ,
5547 {5547} PrimeΧριστόςChristos{khris-tos'}
From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.
they are
y1707 [1707] Standardἐμπλέκωempleko{em-plek'-o}
From G1722 and G4120; to entwine, that is, (figuratively) involve with.
z0 <0000> Grammar
The original word in the Greek or Hebrew is translated by more than one word in the English. The English translation is separated by one or more other words from the original.
x1161 (1161) Complementδέde{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
again
3825 {3825} Primeπάλινpalin{pal'-in}
Probably from the same as G3823 (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, that is, (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjugationally) furthermore or on the other hand.
entangled
1707 {1707} Primeἐμπλέκωempleko{em-plek'-o}
From G1722 and G4120; to entwine, that is, (figuratively) involve with.
z5651 <5651> Grammar
Tense - Second Aorist (See G5780) Voice - Passive (See G5786) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 32 plus one in a footnote in a variant reading
therein,
5125 {5125} Primeτούτοιςtoutois{too'-toice}
Dative, plural, masculine or neuter of G3778; to ( for, in, with or by) these (persons or things).
and
y1161 [1161] Standardδέde{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
x2532 (2532) Complementκαίkai{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
overcome,
2274 {2274} Primeἡττάωhettao{hayt-tah'-o}
From the same as G2276; to make worse, that is, vanquish (literally or figuratively); by implication to rate lower.
y1096 [1096] Standardγίνομαιginomai{ghin'-om-ahee}
A prolonged and middle form of a primary verb; to cause to be ('gen' -erate), that is, (reflexively) to become ( come into being), used with great latitude (literally, figuratively, intensively, etc.).
z5754 <5754> Grammar
Tense - Second Perfect (See G5782) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 97
z5736 <5736> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Middle or Passive Deponent (See G5790) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 618
the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
latter end
2078 {2078} Primeἔσχατοςeschatos{es'-khat-os}
A superlative probably from G2192 (in the sense of contiguity); farthest, final (of place or time).
is
x1096 (1096) Complementγίνομαιginomai{ghin'-om-ahee}
A prolonged and middle form of a primary verb; to cause to be ('gen' -erate), that is, (reflexively) to become ( come into being), used with great latitude (literally, figuratively, intensively, etc.).
worse
5501 {5501} Primeχείρωνcheiron{khi'-rone}
Irregular comparative of G2556; from an obsolete equivalent χέρης [[cheres]] (of uncertain derivation); more evil or aggravated (physically, mentally or morally).
with them
846 {0846} Primeαὐτόςautos{ow-tos'}
From the particle αὖ [[au]] (perhaps akin to the base of G0109 through the idea of a baffling wind; backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound of G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.
than the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
beginning.
4413 {4413} Primeπρῶτοςprotos{pro'-tos}
Contracted superlative of G4253; foremost (in time, place, order or importance). |
2 Peter 2:20
_ _ after they — the seducers “themselves” have escaped (2 Peter 2:19; see on Hebrews 6:4-6).
_ _ pollutions — which bring “corruption” (2 Peter 2:19).
_ _ through — Greek, “in.”
_ _ knowledge — Greek, “full and accurate knowledge.”
_ _ the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — solemnly expressing in full the great and gracious One from whom they fall.
_ _ latter end is worse ... than the beginning — Peter remembers Christ’s words. “Worse” stands opposed to “better” (2 Peter 2:21). |
2 Peter 2:20
For if after they — Who are thus ensnared. Have escaped the pollutions of the world — The sins which pollute all who know not God. Through the knowledge of Christ — That is, through faith in him, 2 Peter 1:3. They are again entangled therein, and overcome, their last state is worse than the first — More inexcusable, and causing a greater damnation. |
2 Peter 2:20
(9) For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
(9) It is better to have never known the way of righteousness, than to turn back from it to the old filthiness: and men that do so, are compared to dogs and swine. |
- after:
Matthew 12:43-45 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. ... Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last [state] of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
Luke 11:24-26 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. ... Then goeth he, and taketh [to him] seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last [state] of that man is worse than the first.
Hebrews 6:4-8 For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, ... But that which beareth thorns and briers [is] rejected, and [is] nigh unto cursing; whose end [is] to be burned.
Hebrews 10:26-27 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, ... But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
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- escaped:
2 Peter 2:18 For when they speak great swelling [words] of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, [through much] wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
2 Peter 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
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- through:
2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
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- the latter:
Numbers 24:20 And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek [was] the first of the nations; but his latter end [shall be] that he perish for ever.
Deuteronomy 32:29 O that they were wise, [that] they understood this, [that] they would consider their latter end!
Philippians 3:19 Whose end [is] destruction, whose God [is their] belly, and [whose] glory [is] in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
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