ACC ~ 2 Peter 2 v2

THEY REJECTED THE BAPTISMAL RULE. HILARY OF ARLES: They revile the way of truth because they have turned orthodox doctrine into heresy, or because they have rejected the rule given to them at their baptism, or because they have abandoned the way of truth. INTRODUCTORY COMMENTARY ON 2 PETER.

THE NICOLAITANS. ANDREAS: The heresy of the Nicolaitans had already appeared at that time. Peter says that it was evil in two ways. The Nicolaitans were wrong in their doctrine, and they were also wicked in their behavior. It reminds us of what was said about the Jews: “Because of you my name is blasphemed among the Gentiles.” CATENA.

THE WAY OF TRUTH WILL BE REVILED. BEDE: The way of truth will be blasphemed by the heretics not only in those people whom they manage to win over to their errors but also in those who reject Christianity by the wicked things which they see these heretics doing, and because they know no better, imagine that all Christians must be caught up in the same depravity. ON 2 PETER.

AVOID HERESY. OECUMENIUS: Peter says this in order to persuade his hearers to avoid the heresy of the Nicolaitans, who were guilty of a double sin. For not only was their doctrine most ungodly, their lives also were totally obscene. COMMENTARY ON 2 PETER.

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