2 Peter 2:7 and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless

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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 Version
and 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 Testament
and 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 ...

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Context

Deliverance from False Prophets
6if 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)—…

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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!

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2 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.

Berean Study Bible

and if He rescued Lot
The phrase "and if He rescued Lot" highlights God's intervention in the life of Lot, a figure from the Old Testament. The Greek word for "rescued" is "ἐρρύσατο" (errysato), which implies a deliverance from danger or destruction. This reflects God's active role in saving those who are faithful to Him, even amidst overwhelming wickedness. Lot's rescue from Sodom is a testament to God's mercy and justice, emphasizing that He does not abandon His people. Historically, Lot's account is found in Genesis 19, where God sends angels to lead him out of Sodom before its destruction. This act of rescue underscores the theme of divine protection and deliverance for the righteous.

a righteous man
The term "righteous" in Greek is "δίκαιον" (dikaion), which denotes someone who is just or upright in character. Lot is described as a "righteous man," which may seem surprising given his flaws and the moral compromises he made while living in Sodom. However, this description highlights the biblical principle that righteousness is not about perfection but about one's standing before God. Lot's righteousness is attributed to his faith and his distress over the sinfulness around him, rather than his actions alone. This serves as a reminder that God sees the heart and the intentions of individuals, valuing their faith and desire to live according to His will.

distressed by the depraved conduct
The word "distressed" comes from the Greek "καταπονούμενον" (kataponoumenon), meaning to be tormented or worn down. Lot's distress indicates a deep inner turmoil caused by the "depraved conduct" of those around him. The Greek word for "depraved" is "ἀθέσμων" (athesmōn), which refers to lawless or immoral behavior. This phrase paints a vivid picture of Lot's spiritual and emotional struggle as he lived in a society that was in stark opposition to God's standards. It reflects the tension that believers often feel when surrounded by sin and corruption, and it serves as an encouragement to remain steadfast in faith despite external pressures.

of the lawless
The term "lawless" is translated from the Greek "ἀνόμων" (anomōn), which means without law or in defiance of God's law. This word characterizes the people of Sodom, whose actions were in direct rebellion against divine order. The historical context of Sodom and Gomorrah, as cities known for their extreme wickedness, provides a backdrop for understanding the severity of their lawlessness. This phrase serves as a warning of the consequences of living in opposition to God's commands and highlights the importance of adhering to His laws. It also reassures believers that God is aware of the injustices and will ultimately bring about justice.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(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. . . .

Pulpit Commentary

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

and
καὶ (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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NT Letters: 2 Peter 2:7 And delivered righteous Lot who was very (2 Pet. 2P iiP ii Pet)