# Connecting Statement:

Peter begins describing the characteristics of unrighteous men.

# This is especially true

The word "this" refers to God keeping unrighteous men in prison until judgment day in [2 Peter 2:09](../02/09.md).

# those who continue in the corrupt desires of the flesh

Here the phrase "desires of the flesh" refers to the desires of the sinful nature. Alternate translation: "those who continue to indulge their corrupt, sinful desires"

# despise authority

"refuse to submit to God's authority." Here the word "authority" probably refers to God's authority.

# authority

Here "authority" stands for God, who has the right to give commands and to punish disobedience. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# self-willed

"do whatever they want to do"

# the glorious ones

This phrase refers to spiritual beings, such as angels or demons.