Lessons from the Angels
Thos. Adams. 2 Peter 2:11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. From this angelical moderation we learn — 1. Not to accuse. This is one of the most significant names of the devil, to be an accuser of the brethren. Love covers a multitude of sins; malice discovers what should be concealed. 2. Not to rail. This is indeed properly the language of hell. Angels do not rail, devils do; angels do not curse, devils do. Your curse is an arrow shot against a stone, it shall wound yourselves. 3. To be afraid of these impieties, as being always before the Lord. A good m,m would not admit them, were he sure that God would never take notice of it; but before the Lord, who dares rail on His delected image? Corrupt fear dreads the penalty, loves the sin. Gracious fear dreads the sin, and escapes the penalty. The fear of the Lord is pure, because it keeps the heart from being defiled. (Thos. Adams.) Parallel Verses KJV: Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. WEB: whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don't bring a railing judgment against them before the Lord.