as all things of his divine power to us, things toward life and piety, which were granted through the knowledge of him who called us through glory and virtue.

For we revealed to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, not men who followed in cunningly devised myths, but men who became eyewitnesses of the majesty of that man.

Whereas heavenly agents, being greater in might and power, do not bring a railing judgment against them before Lord.

having forsaked a straight path, they were led astray, men who followed the way of Balaam, son of Beor, who loved the wage of unrighteousness.