Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition2 Peter 2
C. I. Scofield
Read 2 Peter 2 in the Bible2 Peter 2:12
natural brute beasts natural animals without reason. Jude 1:10.
2 Peter 2:14
sin Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23").
2 Peter 2:15
Balaam Balaam. (See Scofield "Numbers 22:5") was the typical hireling prophet, anxious only to make a market of his gift. This is the "way" of Balaam. See the "error" of Balaam, See Scofield "Jude 1:11" and the "doctrine" of Balaam, See Scofield "Revelation 2:14".
2 Peter 2:20
world kosmos = world-system. 1 John 2:15-17; John 7:7 (See Scofield "Revelation 13:8") Saviour(See Scofield "Romans 1:16").
Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition — C. I. Scofield. Public domain
2 Peter 2:5