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Spots (σπιλάδες)
Only here in New Testament. So rendered in A. V., because understood as kindred to σπῖλοι (2Pe 2:13); but rightly, as Rev., hidden rocks. So Homer, (“Odyssey,” iii., 298), “the waves dashed the ship against the rocks (σπιλάδεσσιν).” See on deceivings, 2Pe 2:13. These men were no longer mere blots, but elements of danger and wreck.
When they feast with you
See on 2Pe 2:13.
Feeding (ποιμαίνοντες)
See on 1Pe 5:2. Lit., shepherding themselves; and so Rev., shepherds that feed themselves; further their own schemes and lusts instead of tending the flock of God. Compare Isa 56:11.
Without fear (ἀφόβως)
Of such judgments as visited Ananias and Sapphira. Possibly, as Lumby suggests, implying a rebuke to the Christian congregations for having suffered such practices.
Clouds without water
Compare 2Pe 2:17, springs without water. As clouds which seem to be charged with refreshing showers, but are borne past (παραφερόμεναι) and yield no rain.
Whose fruit withereth (φθινοπωρινὰ)
From φθίνω or φθίω, to waste away, pine, and ὀπώρα, autumn. Hence, literally, pertaining to the late autumn, and rightly rendered by Rev., autumn (trees). The A. V. is entirely wrong. Wyc., harvest trees. Tynd., trees without fruit at gathering-time.
Twice dead
Not only the apparent death of winter, but a real death; so that it only remains to pluck them up by the roots.