From 34152a8a3b1cc955ab7b1695397547315c63a3a4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PaulDeYoung Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:26:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update '2pe/02/17.md' --- 2pe/02/17.md | 10 +++------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/2pe/02/17.md b/2pe/02/17.md index f37e8579e8..4a2d781828 100644 --- a/2pe/02/17.md +++ b/2pe/02/17.md @@ -1,12 +1,8 @@ -# These men are springs without water +# These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm -Springs flowing with water promise refreshment for thirsty people, but "springs without water" will leave the thirsty disappointed. In the same way, false teachers, although they promise many things, are unable to do what they promise. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) - -# mists driven by a storm - -When people see storm clouds, they expect rain to fall. When the winds from the storm blow the clouds away before the rain can fall, the people are disappointed. In the same way, false teachers, although they promise many things, are unable to do what they promise. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]]) +Springs flowing with water promise refreshment for thirsty people, but "springs without water" will leave the thirsty disappointed. When people see storm clouds, they expect rain to fall. When the winds from the storm blow the clouds away before the rain can fall, the people are disappointed. In the same way, false teachers, although they promise many things, are unable to do what they promise. # The gloom of thick darkness is reserved for them -The word "them" refers to the false teachers. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God has reserved the gloom of thick darkness for them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) +The word "them" refers to the false teachers. Alternate translation: "God has reserved the gloom of thick darkness for them"