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Speaking Down (καταλαλέω)
Speaking down conveys the idea of words that are spoken against another person. It is derived from a word that focuses on the act of speaking, not directly on the content being spoken, with a preposition that adds the element of being contrary to or against. Thus, it implies speaking in a slanderous or defamatory manner.
In 1 Peter 2:12, Peter is encouraging the grace believers who were scattered among the Gentiles to abstain from fleshly strong desires that war against the soul—our emotions—while having an honorable conduct among them, for they will be spoken of as those who do wrong because…
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