# 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 2:9](../02/09.md).

# those who walk after the corrupt desires of the flesh

The word "flesh" here is a metonym for the body and for selfish desires, and to "walk after" or pursue its "corrupt desires" is a metaphor for those people doing whatever they want to do to satisfy those desires. Alternate translation: "those who continue to indulge their corrupt, sinful desires" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# 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

"doing whatever they want to do"

# the glorious ones

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