2 Peter 2:2

2 Peter 2:2 And many shall follow their lascivious doings; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

Expanded Translation

And many shall follow (imitate, observe and use as a guide for their own lives) their unbridled, unrestrained, and shameless ways; because of whom the way of truth shall be reviled, railed at, and spoken of with contempt.

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And many shall follow their lascivious doings

See the word follow (exakoloutheo) defined under 2 Peter 1:16. Following close at their heels, imitating and copying their ways, the weak, simple-minded, and ignorant would be led astray! How great will be the damnation of those who so lead others! (Note James 3:1.) And into what are their followers led? Into lascivious doings (aselgeia). Be sure to see our definition of this term under 1 Peter 4:3. Instead of teaching them to restrain their immoral and sinful ways, these prevaricators help their dupes throw off their restraints and lose their self-control. How God shall hold them accountable in the day of judgment!

by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of

The irreligious and the worldling often lump all religion together. These false teachers were instructors in religion. But their doctrines denied Christ and their lives were unrestrained, lawless, and immoral. How easy it was, then, for many to speak reproachfully of the right way.[58]

[58] blasphemeo (hence our word blaspheme), literally meant to speak against; to calumniate, rail at, revile.