2 Peter 2:11

Bible in Basic English (1941)

Though the angels, who are greater in strength and power, do not make use of violent language against them before the Lord.

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  • Jude 1:9 : 9 Now when Michael, one of the chief angels, was fighting against the Evil One for the body of Moses, fearing to make use of violent words against him, he only said, May the Lord be your judge.
  • Ps 103:20 : 20 Give praise to the Lord, you his angels, who are great in strength, doing his orders, and waiting for his voice.
  • Ps 104:4 : 4 He makes winds his angels, and flames of fire his servants.
  • Dan 6:22 : 22 Then Daniel said to the king, O King, have life for ever.
  • 2 Thess 1:7 : 7 And to you who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Jesus comes from heaven with the angels of his power in flames of fire,

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    8 In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers.

    9 Now when Michael, one of the chief angels, was fighting against the Evil One for the body of Moses, fearing to make use of violent words against him, he only said, May the Lord be your judge.

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