en_tn/2pe/02/10.md

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# 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 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.