II Peter 2:1-10a

This epistle was written by Peter shortly before his death (see 1:14). Peter harbored concerns, not for himself, but for fellow followers of the Lord Jesus. Peter was moved to warn believers of the dangers which they faced or would soon face.

“But there were . . .” (v. 1). The text before us begins with a “But” that serves as a link to the closing verses of chapter 1. All that…