9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly from temptation, but to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be tormented.


In Context

6 And reducing the cities of the Sodomites, and of the Gomorrhites, into ashes, condemned them to be overthrown, making them an example to those that should after act wickedly.

7 And delivered just Lot, oppressed by the injustice and lewd conversation of the wicked.

8 For in sight and hearing he was just: dwelling among them, who from day to day vexed the just soul with unjust works.

9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly from temptation, but to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be tormented.

10 And especially them who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government, audacious, self willed, they fear not to bring in sects, blaspheming.

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

2 Peter 2:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:9if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:9the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment unto the day of judgment;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:9the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of trial, and to keep the unjust to the day of judgment to be punished;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:9the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment unto the day of judgment;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust to the day of judgment to be punished:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:9the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment;

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:9The Lord hath known to rescue pious ones out of temptation, and unrighteous ones to a day of judgment, being punished, to keep,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:9The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust to the day of judgment to be punished: