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2Pe 2:1. Ἐγένοντο δὲ καὶ ψευδοπροφῆται, But there were also false prophets) An antithesis to the true prophets of the Old Testament, concerning whom see ch. 2Pe 1:19. Καἰ, also.-λαῷ, among the people) of Israel. He is writing to Israelites. An example of a false prophet is given, 2Pe 2:15.-ἔσονται) there shall be; and even at that time there had begun to be. A prophecy, already given, is now repeated, ch. 2Pe 3:2; Jud 1:4; Jud 1:14.-ψευδοδιδάσκαλοι, false teachers) Antithetical to the true teachers of the New Testament.-παρεισάξουσιν, shall privily bring in) παρὰ, beside the salutary doctrine respecting Christ.-αἱρέσεις ἀπωλείας) heresies, not only bad, but of the worst character, ruinous or abandoned.-καὶ) even. The epithet swift, added to the word perdition, which is repeated, is suitable.-τὸν ἀγοράσαντα αὐτοὺς, Him who bought them) To the confession of whom they ought to have been devoted, even to death: ch. 2Pe 1:16.-δεσπότην) whom the true doctrine testifies to be Lord.-ἀρνούμενοι, denying) in doctrine and works: Jud 1:4. They deny that He truly came in the flesh, and thus they take away altogether the mystery of redemption: 1Jn 4:2-3.-ἐπάγοντες, bringing on) Man brings upon himself: God brings upon him, as an avenger: 2Pe 2:5.-ταχινὴν, swift) On account of the speedy coming of the Lord.