11when angels, who are greater in might and power, do not bring against them, before the Lord, an injurious charge.


In Context

8 (for the righteous man through seeing and hearing, dwelling among them, tormented his righteous soul day after day with their lawless works,)

9 the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of trial, and to keep the unjust to the day of judgment to be punished;

10 and specially those who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise lordship. Bold are they, self-willed; they do not fear speaking injuriously of dignities:

11 when angels, who are greater in might and power, do not bring against them, before the Lord, an injurious charge.

12 But these, as natural animals without reason, made to be caught and destroyed, speaking injuriously in things they are ignorant of, shall also perish in their own corruption,

13 receiving the reward of unrighteousness; accounting ephemeral indulgence pleasure; spots and blemishes, rioting in their own deceits, feasting with you;

2 Peter 2:11 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:11Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:11Bold and arrogant, these men are not afraid to slander celestial beings; yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not bring slanderous accusations against such beings in the presence of the Lord.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:11Whereas angels who are greater in strength and power, bring not against themselves a railing judgment.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:11whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:11whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:11Whereas angels, who are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:11whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don't bring a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:11whereas messengers, in strength and power being greater, do not bear against them before the Lord an evil speaking judgment;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:11Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.