Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man, who was distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless New Living Translation But God also rescued Lot out of Sodom because he was a righteous man who was sick of the shameful immorality of the wicked people around him. English Standard Version and if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked Berean Standard Bible and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless Berean Literal Bible and He rescued righteous Lot, being distressed by the conduct in sensuality of the lawless King James Bible And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: New King James Version and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the filthy conduct of the wicked New American Standard Bible and if He rescued righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the perverted conduct of unscrupulous people NASB 1995 and if He rescued righteous Lot, oppressed by the sensual conduct of unprincipled men NASB 1977 and if He rescued righteous Lot, oppressed by the sensual conduct of unprincipled men Legacy Standard Bible and if He rescued righteous Lot, oppressed by the sensual conduct of unprincipled men Amplified Bible and if He rescued righteous Lot, who was tormented by the immoral conduct of unprincipled and ungodly men Christian Standard Bible and if he rescued righteous Lot, distressed by the depraved behavior of the immoral Holman Christian Standard Bible and if He rescued righteous Lot, distressed by the unrestrained behavior of the immoral American Standard Version and delivered righteous Lot, sore distressed by the lascivious life of the wicked English Revised Version and delivered righteous Lot, sore distressed by the lascivious life of the wicked GOD'S WORD® Translation Yet, God rescued Lot, a man who had his approval. Lot was distressed by the lifestyle of people who had no principles and lived in sexual freedom. Good News Translation He rescued Lot, a good man, who was distressed by the immoral conduct of lawless people. International Standard Version and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man who was greatly distressed by the immoral conduct of lawless people— Majority Standard Bible and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless NET Bible and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man in anguish over the debauched lifestyle of lawless men, New Heart English Bible and delivered righteous Lot, who was very distressed by the lustful life of the wicked Webster's Bible Translation And delivered just Lot, grieved with the habitual lewdness of the wicked: Weymouth New Testament But when righteous Lot was sore distressed by the gross misconduct of immoral men He rescued him. World English Bible and delivered righteous Lot, who was very distressed by the lustful life of the wicked Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He rescued righteous Lot, worn down by the conduct of the lawless in licentiousness, Berean Literal Bible and He rescued righteous Lot, being distressed by the conduct in sensuality of the lawless Young's Literal Translation and righteous Lot, worn down by the conduct in lasciviousness of the impious, He did rescue, Smith's Literal Translation And just Lot, being harassed by the licentiousness of the lawless for the turning back, he delivered: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd delivered just Lot, oppressed by the injustice and lewd conversation of the wicked. Catholic Public Domain Version And he rescued a just man, Lot, who was oppressed by the unjust and lewd behavior of the wicked. New American Bible and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man oppressed by the licentious conduct of unprincipled people New Revised Standard Version and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man greatly distressed by the licentiousness of the lawless Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd delivered righteous Lot, mortified by the filthy conduct of the lawless: Aramaic Bible in Plain English Also he delivered righteous Lot who suffered the indignity and the abominable way of life of those who were lawless, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand delivered righteous Lot, wearied out with the licentious conduct of the lawless,? Godbey New Testament and he delivered righteous Lot, being grieved by the deportment of the ungodly in their debauchery: Haweis New Testament but righteous Lot, afflicted grievously with the infamously impure conduct of those lawless men, he plucked out: Mace New Testament since he deliver'd that just man Lot, who was grieved at the enormous practices of the licentious; Weymouth New Testament But when righteous Lot was sore distressed by the gross misconduct of immoral men He rescued him. Worrell New Testament and delivered righteous Lot, distressed by the conduct of those who were impious in lasciviousness, Worsley New Testament and delivered righteous Lot grieved at the lewd conversation of the wicked: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Deliverance from False Prophets6if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly; 7and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless 8(for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)—… Cross References Genesis 19:1-29 Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, / and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. ... Luke 17:28-30 It was the same in the days of Lot: People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. / But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. / It will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed. Jude 1:7 In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire. Genesis 13:13 But the men of Sodom were wicked, sinning greatly against the LORD. Genesis 18:20-21 Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous, / I will go down to see if their actions fully justify the outcry that has reached Me. If not, I will find out.” Ezekiel 16:49-50 Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. / Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen. Romans 1:26-27 For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. / Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. Matthew 11:23-24 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. / But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” Isaiah 3:9 The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves. Deuteronomy 29:23 All its soil will be a burning waste of sulfur and salt, unsown and unproductive, with no plant growing on it, just like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His fierce anger. Jeremiah 23:14 And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Revelation 11:8 Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified. Isaiah 13:19 And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. Treasury of Scripture And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: delivered. Genesis 19:16,22,29 And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city… 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. vexed. Genesis 13:13 But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly. Genesis 19:7,8 And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly… Psalm 120:5 Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar! Jump to Previous Conduct Conversation Deeply Delivered Distressed Evil-Doers Filthy Godless Greatly Grieved Gross Habitual Immoral Impious Kept Lewdness Lot Misconduct Oppressed Rescue Rescued Righteous Safe Saved Sensual Sore Troubled Unclean Unprincipled Upright Vexed Wicked WornJump to Next Conduct Conversation Deeply Delivered Distressed Evil-Doers Filthy Godless Greatly Grieved Gross Habitual Immoral Impious Kept Lewdness Lot Misconduct Oppressed Rescue Rescued Righteous Safe Saved Sensual Sore Troubled Unclean Unprincipled Upright Vexed Wicked Worn2 Peter 2 1. Peter warns of false teachers, showing the impiety and punishment both of them and their followers;7. from which the godly shall be delivered, as Lot was out of Sodom; 10. and more fully describes the manners of those profane and blasphemous seducers. and if He rescued Lot Lot was the nephew of Abraham and lived in the city of Sodom, known for its wickedness. His rescue is a testament to God's ability to deliver the righteous from judgment. This event is recorded in Genesis 19, where angels lead Lot and his family out of Sodom before its destruction. Lot's rescue prefigures the deliverance of believers from God's coming judgment, highlighting God's mercy and justice. It also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises, as Lot was spared due to Abraham's intercession (Genesis 18:23-33). a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless Persons / Places / Events 1. LotA nephew of Abraham, Lot is described as a "righteous man" who lived in the city of Sodom. Despite the wickedness surrounding him, Lot is noted for his distress over the immoral behavior of the people in Sodom. 2. Sodom An ancient city known for its extreme wickedness and immorality. It was ultimately destroyed by God due to its sinfulness, as recounted in Genesis. 3. God's Rescue The event of God rescuing Lot from Sodom before its destruction is a demonstration of divine intervention and mercy towards those deemed righteous. Teaching Points Righteousness Amidst WickednessLot's example teaches us that it is possible to maintain righteousness even when surrounded by pervasive immorality. Believers are called to be in the world but not of it, standing firm in their faith and values. Distress Over Sin Lot's distress over the depraved conduct around him serves as a model for Christians to be sensitive to sin and to grieve over the moral decay in society. This sensitivity should drive us to prayer and action. God's Deliverance The rescue of Lot underscores God's faithfulness to deliver the righteous from judgment. It reassures believers of God's protection and the ultimate triumph of righteousness. Judgment and Mercy The destruction of Sodom alongside Lot's rescue illustrates the dual aspects of God's character: His justice in judging sin and His mercy in saving the righteous. Christians are reminded of the importance of living in a way that honors God.(7) And delivered just Lot.--Better, righteous Lot; it is the same adjective as occurs twice in the next verse. These repetitions of the same word, of which there are several examples in this Epistle ("destruction" thrice, 2Peter 2:1-3; various repetitions, 2Peter 3:10-12; "look for" thrice, 2Peter 3:12-14, &c), and which have been stigmatised as showing poverty of language, are perfectly natural in St. Peter, and not like the laboured efforts of a writer endeavouring to personate him. A person writing under strong emotion does not stop to pick his words; he uses the same word over and over again if it expresses what he means and no other word at once occurs to him. This is still more likely to be the case when a person is writing in a foreign language. The fact that such repetitions are frequent in the Second Epistle, but not in the First, is not only fully explained by the circumstances, but, as being so entirely in harmony with them, may be regarded as a mark of genuineness. "Delivered righteous Lot." Here, as in the case of the Flood (2Peter 2:5), the destruction of the guilty suggests the preservation of the innocent. Is it fanciful to think that these lights in a dark picture are characteristic of one who had himself "denied the Master who bought him," and yet had been preserved like Noah and rescued like Lot? This brighter side is wanting in Jude, so that in the strictly historical illustrations this Epistle is more full than the other (see Note on 2Peter 2:15); it is where apocryphal books seem to be alluded to that St. Jude has more detail. The filthy conversation.--Literally, behaviour in wantonness (comp. 2Peter 2:2; 2Peter 2:18)--i.e., licentious mode of life. The word for "conversation," or "behaviour," is a favourite one with St. Peter--six times in the First Epistle, twice in this (2Peter 3:11); elsewhere in the New Testament only five times. . . . Verse 7. - And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked; literally, and delivered righteous Lot, who was being worn out (καταπονούμενον; comp. Acts 7:24, the only other place of the New Testament where the word occurs) with the behaviour of the lawless in licentiousness. The word translated "lawless" (ἀθέσμων) is found only in one other place of the New Testament (2 Peter 3:17); but it is near akin to the ἀθεμίτοις ("abominable") of 1 Peter 4:3.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [if] He rescued ἐρρύσατο (errysato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4506: To rescue, deliver (from danger or destruction). Lot, Λὼτ (Lōt) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3091: (Hebrew), Lot, nephew of Abraham. Of Hebrew origin; Lot, a patriarch. a righteous [man] δίκαιον (dikaion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1342: From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. distressed καταπονούμενον (kataponoumenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2669: From kata and a derivative of ponos; to labor down, i.e. Wear with toil. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. depraved ἀσελγείᾳ (aselgeia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 766: From a compound of a and a presumed selges; licentiousness. conduct ἀναστροφῆς (anastrophēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 391: Dealing with other men, conduct, life, behavior, manner of life. From anastrepho; behavior. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. lawless ἀθέσμων (athesmōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 113: Lawless, unrestrained, licentious. Lawless, i.e. criminal. 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