Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - 2 Peter 2:15 - 2:15

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - 2 Peter 2:15 - 2:15


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15. ἐξακολουθήσαντες, for the third time in this Epistle (2Pe 1:16, 2Pe 2:2). The sentence about Balaam is loosely constructed. There are some various readings. For Βεὼρ (B and two versions) Βόσορ is read by the other uncials except א which has Βεωορσορ, showing a consciousness of both forms. Βόσορ cannot be satisfactorily explained.

Next, for ὃς μισθ. ἀδικ. ἠγάπησεν, B and one version read μισθ. ἀδικ. ἠγάπησαν. But this cannot be right, for ἔσχεν in the next clause must refer to Balaam, and the change of subject is intolerably awkward.