2 Peter 2:18

2:18 For by speaking high-sounding but empty words ¹  they are able to entice, ²  with fleshly desires and with debauchery, ³  people ⁴  who have just escaped ⁵  from those who reside in error. ⁶ 

2 Peter 3:17

3:17 Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, ⁷  be on your guard that you do not get led astray by the error of these unprincipled men ⁸  and fall from your firm grasp on the truth. ⁹ 

[2:18]  ¹ tn Grk “high-sounding words of futility.”

[2:18]  ² tn Grk “they entice.”

[2:18]  ³ tn Grk “with the lusts of the flesh, with debauchery.”

[2:18]  ⁴ tn Grk “those.”

[2:18]  ⁵ tn Or “those who are barely escaping.”

[2:18]  ⁶ tn Or “deceit.”

[3:17]  ⁷ tn Grk “knowing beforehand.”

[3:17]  ⁸ tn Or “lawless ones.”

[3:17]  ⁹ tn Grk “fall from your firmness.”