It accepts that this refers to Christ, but says that "Peter’s concern here is to highlight the responsibility of the false teachers rather than to advance a theory of the Atonement. With their claim to be redeemed by Christ, their ‘destructive ways’ (v.2) bring particular dishonor on Christ and His sacrifice for sin."
Matendo yao yenye kuharibu pamoja na kudai kwao kuwa wamekombolewa na Kristo (m.2) husababisha Kristo na kafara yake aliyoitoa kwa ajili ya dhambi vitukanwe."